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Q: If the whole circle bearing of a line is zero degrees, then the reduced bearing of the line is in the ______ direction.
  • A. north
  • B. south
  • C. west
  • D. east
Correct Answer: Option A - Whole Circle Bearing (WCB)–Bearings are measured clockwise from north of reference meridian. It is also known as the Azimuthal system. • It varies from 0 degrees to 360 degrees in the clockwise direction. • North will be zero degree, east will be 90 degrees, south will be 180 degrees and west will be 270 degrees. • Prismatic compass uses the WCB system.
A. Whole Circle Bearing (WCB)–Bearings are measured clockwise from north of reference meridian. It is also known as the Azimuthal system. • It varies from 0 degrees to 360 degrees in the clockwise direction. • North will be zero degree, east will be 90 degrees, south will be 180 degrees and west will be 270 degrees. • Prismatic compass uses the WCB system.

Explanations:

Whole Circle Bearing (WCB)–Bearings are measured clockwise from north of reference meridian. It is also known as the Azimuthal system. • It varies from 0 degrees to 360 degrees in the clockwise direction. • North will be zero degree, east will be 90 degrees, south will be 180 degrees and west will be 270 degrees. • Prismatic compass uses the WCB system.