Understanding Azimuth Angles
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Mathematics, Science, Geography
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9th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Patricia Brown
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9 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first rule for determining azimuths?
Azimuths start at the North and turn clockwise.
Azimuths start at the South and turn counterclockwise.
Azimuths start at the East and turn clockwise.
Azimuths start at the West and turn counterclockwise.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is true about azimuth angles?
They can be negative.
They are always between 0 and 360 degrees.
They are always between 0 and 180 degrees.
They can exceed 360 degrees.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the first example, what is the total azimuth angle calculated?
124 degrees 33 minutes 11 seconds
304 degrees 33 minutes 11 seconds
218 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds
90 degrees 0 minutes 0 seconds
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many full quadrants are added to the given angle in the second example?
No full quadrants
Three full quadrants
One full quadrant
Two full quadrants
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the total azimuth angle calculated in the second example?
218 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds
124 degrees 33 minutes 11 seconds
90 degrees 0 minutes 0 seconds
304 degrees 33 minutes 11 seconds
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common mistake when determining azimuths?
Starting azimuths from the South
Confusing azimuth AB with azimuth BA
Using angles greater than 360 degrees
Calculating azimuths counterclockwise
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the third example, what is the total azimuth angle calculated for azimuth BA?
124 degrees 33 minutes 11 seconds
218 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds
304 degrees 33 minutes 11 seconds
90 degrees 0 minutes 0 seconds
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