A bearing
A) identifies all features that appear on a map.
B) is engraved on the base plate of the compass.
C) is the ratio of distance on the ground to distance on the map.
D) is the moveable part of the compass.
E) provides the direction of travel in terms of degrees on a compass.

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A bearing is used to describe the direction of one point from another, with reference to the cardinal points (North, South, East, West). It is expressed in degrees on a compass, indicating the direction of travel or the direction from the observer to a destination or landmark.

A Bearing