Where am I going?

Where am I going?

• A. Determine position
• B. Determine speed
• C. Determine direction/course
• D. Determine distance

Answer: (C)

The key idea here is the course or direction you plan to travel. “Where am I going?” asks for your intended path, not your current position, your speed, or how far you still have to go. So the best fit is determining direction/course, since it specifies the direction of travel toward a destination. In practice, the course is the bearing you intend to steer relative to north, while your heading might differ if wind or current pushes you off course. The other options describe your present location (position), how fast you’re moving (speed), or the remaining distance to a point (distance), none of which answer where you’re headed.

The key idea here is the course or direction you plan to travel. “Where am I going?” asks for your intended path, not your current position, your speed, or how far you still have to go. So the best fit is determining direction/course, since it specifies the direction of travel toward a destination. In practice, the course is the bearing you intend to steer relative to north, while your heading might differ if wind or current pushes you off course. The other options describe your present location (position), how fast you’re moving (speed), or the remaining distance to a point (distance), none of which answer where you’re headed.