alleryOn a compass, north is 0 degrees. Which bearing is west?
A90 degrees
B180 degrees
C270 degrees
D360 degrees
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 270 degrees
1. Angles increase clockwise from north at 0 degrees.
2. East is 90 and south is 180.
3. So west is 270 degrees.
_Source: Wikipedia, Compass, Lead section_
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