True and Magnetic Bearing

Question

Define the term:

a) True bearing.
b) Magnetic bearing.

Answer 1

a) True bearing :  True bearing is an angle, a line makes with the true north or geographical north. It is always measured in clock wise direction. The true bearing ranges from 0° – 360°.

b) Magnetic bearing :  Magnetic bearing is an angle, which a line forms with a magnetic north. It is measured in  the clock wise direction. The magnetic bearing ranges from 0° – 360°.