There are 90o (a quarter turn) between the cardinal compass points of North, East, South and West. But there are 45o (an eighth of a turn) between the cardinal points and the intercardinal ones of NE, SE, SW and NW. NE falls between North and East; SE falls between South and East; SW falls between South and West; and NW falls between North and West. Related Test: 11 Plus (11+) Maths Practice Test: Position - Bearings And Using A Compass (Very Easy)
There are 90o (a quarter turn) between the cardinal compass points of North, East, South and West. But there are 45o (an eighth of a turn) between the cardinal points and the intercardinal ones of NE, SE, SW and NW.
NE falls between North and East; SE falls between South and East; SW falls between South and West; and NW falls between North and West.
Related Test:
11 Plus (11+) Maths Practice Test: Position - Bearings And Using A Compass (Very Easy)
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