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Mastering Bearings

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Grade 7
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A worksheet covering Bearings for Grade 7 students. Includes basic understanding, application, and real-world problems.

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Mastering Bearings

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Grade Grade 7
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Introduction

Review the basic concept of bearings: bearings are angles measured clockwise from the north line, expressed in degrees.
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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
What is the bearing of a point located directly east of the observer?
[1 mark]
2.
If a ship is heading on a bearing of 045°, in which direction is it moving?
[1 mark]
3.
Calculate the bearing from point A to point B if the angle measured clockwise from north at point A is 120°.
[2 marks]
4.
A cyclist starts at point P and rides on a bearing of 270°. Which direction are they heading?
[1 mark]
5.
If the bearing from the observer to the tree is 030°, what is the bearing from the tree to the observer?
[1 mark]
6.
A plane takes off on a bearing of 135°. What is its direction relative to the north?
[1 mark]
7.
Describe the bearing of a location directly south of the observer.
[1 mark]
8.
A boat is sailing on a bearing of 210°. What is the angle measured clockwise from north?
[1 mark]
9.
A hiker starts at point X and walks on a bearing of 060°. If they turn and walk on a bearing of 150°, what is the total change in bearing?
[2 marks]
10.
A cyclist is heading on a bearing of 300°. If they turn 45° to the right, what is their new bearing?
[2 marks]
11.
Challenge: A rescue team is located at point R, and they need to reach a stranded hiker at point H. The bearing from R to H is 075°, and the bearing from H to R is 255°. Explain why these bearings are consistent or inconsistent.
[3 marks]
12.
Real-world Application: A lighthouse keeper notices a boat approaching on a bearing of 045°. If the lighthouse is located due north of the boat, what is the bearing of the lighthouse from the boat’s perspective?
[3 marks]

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Created
12/30/2025
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