Bearings Constructions And Scale Drawings

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Bearings

Bearings describe an angle used in navigation, measured from North (usually straight up on a diagram) clockwise, and written with three digits (e.g., 059°).
To find the bearing of A from B: start at B, draw a North line, then measure the clockwise angle to the line joining B to A.
To find the bearing of B from A: start at A, draw a North line, then measure the clockwise angle to the line joining A to B.
If the bearing of A from B is less than 180°, add 180° to get the bearing of B from A; if it is more than 180°, subtract 180°.
Always draw a clear, large diagram and label angles carefully; use a protractor for accurate angle measurement.

Bearings of compass points

Scale

A scale is a ratio comparing drawn size to real-life size; e.g., 1:50 000 means 1 cm on the drawing represents 50 000 cm in reality.
To find actual distance from a map: measure the drawn length, multiply by the scale factor, then convert units (e.g., cm → m → km).
To find drawn length from actual distance: convert actual distance to the same units as the scale, then divide by the scale factor.
Common sense checks: when converting to smaller units (e.g., km → m), the number gets larger; when converting to larger units, it gets smaller.

Constructing SSS Triangles

SSS triangle construction uses the lengths of all three sides; you need a pencil, ruler, and compasses.
Step 1: Draw the longest side as a horizontal base near the bottom of your space, label its length.
Step 2: Set compasses to the length of one remaining side, place the point at one end of the base, and draw an arc above the base.
Step 3: Without changing compass width, set to the third side, place the point at the other end of the base, and draw another arc crossing the first.
Step 4: Use a ruler to draw straight lines from each end of the base to the intersection point of the arcs.
Step 5: Check the two new sides match the given lengths; do not erase construction arcs – they are required for marks.

Constructing triangle ABC

Drawing a Point on a Bearing

To plot a point B from A on a given bearing and distance: draw a North line at A, measure the bearing clockwise from North, draw a line in that direction.
Use the scale to convert the real distance to the drawing length, then measure along the bearing line to mark point B.
Always label North lines and points clearly; use a sharp pencil for accuracy.

Plotting point B from A

Back Bearings

A back bearing is the bearing in the opposite direction; it differs by 180°.
If the original bearing is less than 180°, add 180° to get the back bearing; if it is more than 180°, subtract 180°.
Example: bearing of B from A is 105°, so bearing of A from B is 105° + 180° = 285°.

The bearing of B from A

Using Bearings with Trigonometry

Trickier bearing problems may require Pythagoras or trigonometry to find missing distances or angles.
Always draw a diagram if not given; annotate all known angles and lengths.
Remember that bearings are measured from North, so angles in triangles may need to be calculated using alternate angles or co-interior angles.

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1.The bearing of a ship from a lighthouse is 050°. Work out the bearing of the lighthouse from the ship.
Easy
- A050°
- B130°
- C230°
- D310°
2.The scale of a map is 1 cm to 3 km. On the map, the distance between two towns is 4.5 cm. Find the actual distance.
Easy
- A1.5 km
- B7.5 km
- C13.5 km
- D15 km
3.Which of the following is a correct rule for bearings?
Easy
- ABearings are measured anticlockwise from North.
- BBearings are measured clockwise from South.
- CBearings are measured clockwise from North and written as three-digit numbers.
- DBearings are measured anticlockwise from South and written as three-digit numbers.
4.Martin runs from checkpoint A to checkpoint B on a bearing of 065°. What is the bearing of A from B?
Easy
- A065°
- B115°
- C245°
- D295°
5.The bearing of B from A is 105°. Find the bearing of A from B.
Easy
- A075°
- B105°
- C195°
- D285°
6.A map has scale 1 : 25000. A lake has area 33.6 cm² on the map. Calculate the actual area of the lake in km².
Medium
- A0.021 km²
- B0.21 km²
- C2.1 km²
- D21 km²
7.In triangle PQR, QR = 10 cm and PR = 11 cm. Using a ruler and compasses only, which of the following is the correct first step to construct triangle PQR if PQ is already drawn?
Medium
- ADraw a circle of radius 10 cm around P.
- BDraw a circle of radius 11 cm around Q.
- CDraw a circle of radius 10 cm around Q and a circle of radius 11 cm around P.
- DDraw a circle of radius 11 cm around P and a circle of radius 10 cm around Q.
8.The bearing of D from A is 070°. Angle CAD = 35.8°. Find the bearing of A from C.
Hard
- A034.2°
- B124.2°
- C214.2°
- D304.2°

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9.The scale of a map is 1 : 10,000,000. On the map, the area of Slovakia is 4.9 cm². Calculate the actual area of Slovakia in square kilometres.
Medium
- A490 km²
- B4,900 km²
- C49,000 km²
- D490,000 km²
10.A ship sails from P to Q, 12 miles on a bearing of 080°. Then from Q to R, 28 miles on a bearing of 155°. Work out the direct distance from P to R.
Hard
- A30.4 miles
- B33.2 miles
- C36.5 miles
- D28.7 miles
11.A field ABCD has BC = 192 m, CD = 287.9 m, BD = 168 m, AD = 205.8 m, angle CBD = 106°. The bearing of D from B is 038°. Find the bearing of C from B.
Challenge
- A038°
- B106°
- C144°
- D212°
12.In triangle ABC, BC = 7.6 cm and AC = 6.2 cm. Using a ruler and compasses only, which of the following is needed to construct triangle ABC if AB is already drawn?
Medium
- AArc from A radius 7.6 cm and arc from B radius 6.2 cm
- BArc from A radius 6.2 cm and arc from B radius 7.6 cm
- CArc from A radius 7.6 cm and arc from B radius 7.6 cm
- DArc from A radius 6.2 cm and arc from B radius 6.2 cm
13.A map is drawn with scale 1 cm to 5 km. On the map, the distance between two towns is 3.2 cm. Find the actual distance.
Easy
- A0.64 km
- B1.6 km
- C16 km
- D160 km
14.The bearing of P from B is 102°. Find the bearing of B from P.
Easy
- A078°
- B102°
- C258°
- D282°
15.A map has scale 1 : 50 000. What is the actual distance in km represented by 4 cm on the map?
Easy
- A2 km
- B0.2 km
- C20 km
- D200 km
16.What is the bearing of North-East?
Easy
- A045°
- B090°
- C135°
- D180°
17.Which of the following is NOT a rule for bearings?
Easy
- AThey are measured clockwise from North.
- BThey are always written with three digits.
- CThey can be measured anticlockwise from South.
- DThey are commonly used in navigation.
18.A map has a scale of 1 : 50 000. What distance in km is represented by 1 cm on the map?
Easy
- A0.5 km
- B5 km
- C0.05 km
- D50 km
19.In a scale drawing, a length of 4 cm represents an actual length of 20 m. What is the scale in the form 1 : n?
Easy
- A1 : 5
- B1 : 50
- C1 : 500
- D1 : 5000
20.The bearing of B from A is 245°. What is the bearing of A from B?
Medium
- A065°
- B245°
- C115°
- D295°
21.A map has a scale of 1 : 25 000. On the map, a forest has an area of 8 cm². What is the actual area in km²?
Medium
- A0.5 km²
- B5 km²
- C50 km²
- D0.05 km²
22.In triangle ABC, AB = 8 cm, BC = 6 cm, AC = 7 cm. Which side should be drawn first when constructing the triangle with ruler and compasses?
Medium
- AAB
- BBC
- CAC
- DAny side
23.A ship sails from port P on a bearing of 060° for 10 km to point Q. What is the bearing of P from Q?
Medium
- A240°
- B060°
- C120°
- D300°
24.On a map with scale 1 cm to 2 km, the distance between two towns is 6.5 cm. What is the actual distance?
Easy
- A13 km
- B3.25 km
- C6.5 km
- D65 km
25.The bearing of C from A is 210°. Angle BAC = 82.8°. What is the bearing of B from A?
Medium
- A127.2°
- B292.8°
- C210°
- D82.8°
26.In triangle ABC, AB = 7 cm, BC = 9 cm, AC = 10 cm. Using ruler and compasses only, which is the correct first step to construct triangle ABC?
Medium
- ADraw a line 10 cm long for AC.
- BDraw a line 7 cm long for AB.
- CDraw a line 9 cm long for BC.
- DDraw a circle with radius 7 cm.
27.The bearing of B from A is 060°. The bearing of C from B is 140°. AB = 100 km and BC = 70 km. Calculate the distance AC.
Hard
- A131.6 km
- B115.2 km
- C148.9 km
- D104.3 km
28.A bearing of 045° is the same as North-East.
Easy
True or false?
29.Match each compass direction with its bearing.
Easy
- North
- East
- South
- West
- 000°
- 090°
- 180°
- 270°
30.Put the following steps for constructing an SSS triangle in the correct order.
Medium
- Draw the longest side as the base
- Set compass to one of the other side lengths and draw an arc from one end of the base
- Set compass to the third side length and draw an arc from the other end to intersect the first arc
- Join the intersection point to the ends of the base
31.A ship sails from P to Q on a bearing of 080° for 12 miles, then from Q to R on a bearing of 155° for 28 miles. What is the bearing of R from P?
Hard
- A125°
- B135°
- C145°
- D155°
32.Which of the following are rules for bearings? (Select all that apply.)
Easy
- AMeasured from North
- BMeasured clockwise
- CAlways written with three digits
- DMeasured from South
33.On a map with scale 1 cm to 5 km, the distance between two towns is 3.2 cm. Find the actual distance in kilometres.
Easy
34.What is the first step when constructing a triangle given three side lengths (SSS)?
Easy
35.Complete the sentence about bearing notation.
Easy
A bearing must always be written with ____ digits.
36.A map has scale 1 : 25 000. On the map, a lake has area 33.6 cm². Calculate the actual area of the lake in square kilometres.
Medium
37.The scale of a map is 1 : 50 000. What actual distance in kilometres is represented by 4 cm on the map?
Easy
38.In triangle ABC, AB = 8 cm, BC = 6 cm, AC = 7 cm. When constructing this triangle with ruler and compasses, which side should be drawn first?
Medium
The side that should be drawn first is ____.
39.On a map with scale 1 cm to 2 km, the distance between two towns is 6.5 cm. What is the actual distance in km?
Easy
40.A map has scale 1 : 25 000. On the map, a lake has area 33.6 cm². Calculate the actual area of the lake in km².
Medium
41.Describe the steps to construct a triangle with sides 6 cm, 7 cm and 10 cm using a ruler and compasses only.
Hard

Catatan ulasan

## Bearings, Constructions & Scale Drawings ### Bearings - **Rules:** - Measured from **North** (label North line). - Measured **clockwise**. - Written as **3 digits** (e.g., 059°). - **Finding a bearing:** - "Bearing of A from B" → start at B, draw North line, measure clockwise to A. - "Bearing of B from A" → start at A, draw North line, measure clockwise to B. - **Reverse bearing:** - If bearing of A from B < 180° → add 180° to get bearing of B from A. - If > 180° → subtract 180°. - **Drawing a point on a bearing:** 1. Draw North line at starting point. 2. Measure angle clockwise from North. 3. Draw line and mark point at given distance (use scale). ### Scale - **Scale ratio** (e.g., 1 : 50 000) means 1 unit on drawing = 50 000 units in real life. - **Finding actual distance:** 1. Measure distance on drawing (cm). 2. Multiply by scale factor. 3. Convert units (e.g., cm → m → km). - **Finding drawing distance:** 1. Convert actual distance to same units as scale. 2. Divide by scale factor. - **Common conversions:** 1 km = 1000 m = 100 000 cm. ### Constructing Triangles (SSS) - **Given three side lengths:** 1. Draw longest side as base using ruler. 2. Set compass to one side length, draw arc from one endpoint. 3. Set compass to third side length, draw arc from other endpoint to intersect first arc. 4. Draw lines from endpoints to intersection. 5. **Leave construction arcs visible** (examiner checks). ### Key Tips - Always draw a large, clear diagram. - Use sharp pencil, ruler, protractor, compasses. - For bearings, label North lines and angles clearly. - For scale, check unit conversions (bigger/smaller number sense).

Bearing: An angle measured clockwise from North, written as three digits (e.g., 047°).
Scale: A ratio that compares the size of a drawing to the real-life size (e.g., 1 : 50 000 means 1 cm on drawing = 50 000 cm in reality).
SSS Triangle Construction: Drawing a triangle accurately given the lengths of all three sides, using a ruler and compasses, leaving construction arcs visible.
Reverse Bearing: If the bearing of A from B is less than 180°, add 180° to find the bearing of B from A; if greater than 180°, subtract 180°.
North Line: A reference line pointing north, drawn at the starting point when measuring or plotting bearings.

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