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THE COMPASS ROSE AND BEARINGS. What is a compass rose?. A Diagram in the shape of a flower Shows directions and bearings used to indicate directions on maps Bearings are measured clockwise from north. Principal Points. Are the four primary (cardinal) points of the compass rose. N. E.
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What is a compass rose? • A Diagram in the shape of a flower • Shows directions and bearings used to indicate directions on maps • Bearings are measured clockwise from north
Principal Points Are the four primary (cardinal) points of the compass rose. N E W S
Intermediary Points Are the points halfway between the principal points NE NW SE SW
Ordinal Points Are the subdivisions of directions between the Cardinal and Intermediary points NNW NNE WNW ENE WSW ESE SSW SSE
Compass Bearings • Measure the angle in relation to North (O or 360) moving in a clockwise direction • The use of compass bearings is a more accurate method of stating direction because all points of the compass form 0 to 360° can be used • Each bearing is 22.5° apart from the next point on the compass rose