Grid references and bearings — KCSE Geography

KCSE Geography · 33 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

10 easy18 medium5 hard

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Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.

Give the four-figure and six-figure grid references for points on a topographic map

Measure and state compass bearings (three-figure bearings from 000° to 360°) between two points on a map

Draw a sketch map showing the location of features using given grid references and bearings

Grid references and bearings

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easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

Identify the three-figure bearing of a school located 30 degrees east of due north from a nearby park. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks
Correctly state the three-figure bearing as 030 degrees (2 mks)
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easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

Identify the four-figure grid reference for a feature located in the grid square with easting 362 and northing 748. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks
Correctly state the four-figure grid reference as 3674 (2 mks)
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easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

If town D is located to the north-east of town C, state the three-figure bearing of town D from town C. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks
Bearing is 045° (1 mk)
Correctly identifies direction as north-east (1 mk)
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State the three-figure bearing of point B from point A if point B is located to the south-west of point A. (2 marks)

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