Question 2

(a) Describe, with the aid of a suitable diagram, an open traverse

(b) A compass traverse round a school compound produced the following field record: 

Line Length (mm) Bearing
AB 370 260º
BC 450 198°
CD 265 110°
DE 560 35°
EA 140 330°

Use the data above to:
(i) plot the area of the compound on a scale of 1cm to 50m
(ii) find the direct distance between D and A, in metres. 
 

Theory

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Geography
Year
2002
Question no.
#2
Type
Theory

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