BEARING DIAGRAMS
A bearing is an angle measurement between two points that also indicates direction. Three-figure
bearings represent an angle measured clockwise from north.
TASK 1
Write the bearing
Record the three-figure bearing represented in each diagram.
TASK 2
Draw the bearings
Draw a sketch to show where one town is in relation the other. Use estimation to approximate the
correct angles. Read the from and to carefully.
Bankstown which is 030 from
Albury.
Dungog which is 080 from
Canterbury.
Forestville which is 270 from
Gladesville.
From Hobart, go 335° to
Inglesburn.
From Kenthurst, go 185 to
Jersey.
From Marylands, go 200 to
Lincoln.
From Oxley, travel 30 km due
east to Penton and then travel
60 km due north to Quigley.
From Ridgley, travel 20 km
315° to Trent and then travel
50 km due south to Unger.
Travel 100 km from Venn on
a bearing of 150 to Xavier and
then turn on a bearing of 200
and travel 60 km to Yates.