Understanding Bearings in Mathematics In mathematics, a bearing is an angle that represents direction, measured clockwise from the north line. Bearings are always expressed as three-digit numbers Due North is 000° Due East is 090° Due South is 180° Due West is 270° Bearings are commonly used in navigation, mapping, and geometry to describe the direction from one point to another. 🗺️ Class 8 Summer Project: Bearings and Travel Mapping Objective: To explore the concept of bearings by mapping your summer travels from MCGS (Mayo College Girls' School) to various destinations and calculating the bearings between these locations. ✏️ Part 1: Mapping Your Journey 1. Obtain a Map: o Download and print a detailed map of India or the world. o Mark the location of MCGS (Ajmer, Rajasthan) on the map. 2. Mark Your Destinations: o Identify and ma...
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