A) To measure distance B) To find water C) To determine direction D) To tell time
A) North B) East C) South D) West
A) Compass rose B) Lubber line C) Baseplate D) Needle
A) The direction to a landmark in degrees B) The type of compass used C) The altitude of a landmark D) The distance to a landmark
A) The speed of the needle B) The difference between magnetic north and true north C) The distance of travel D) The angle of elevation
A) To improve the needle's sensitivity B) To get an accurate bearing relative to true north C) To make the compass easier to read D) To protect the compass from damage
A) Hold it as high as possible B) Shake it vigorously C) Submerge it in water D) Keep it away from metal objects
A) Baseplate B) Needle C) Lubber Line D) Compass Rose
A) Storing the map safely B) Folding the map correctly C) Drawing on the map D) Aligning the map with the terrain using the compass
A) A line used for measuring declination B) A type of string attached to the compass C) A mark indicating true north D) A fixed line indicating the direction of travel
A) Point the compass at the object and read the degrees B) Use a GPS device C) Estimate the distance to the object D) Ignore the compass and guess
A) Walk in a straight line without stopping. B) Run as fast as you can. C) Choose a distant landmark on your bearing and walk to it, then repeat. D) Follow any animal trails you find.
A) Tap the compass gently to dislodge it. B) Hit the compass hard. C) Ignore it and keep walking. D) Take the compass apart.
A) It works without a needle B) It requires no declination adjustment C) Allows for more precise bearing taking D) It is smaller and lighter
A) Walking uphill B) Maintaining a specific direction while traveling C) Walking very quickly D) Walking in circles
A) Miles B) Feet C) Radians D) Degrees
A) To predict the weather B) To measure the height of trees C) To confuse yourself D) To confirm your position and direction when retracing steps
A) Divide the original bearing by 2 B) Multiply the original bearing by 2 C) Add 180 degrees to the original bearing (or subtract 180 if it's over 180) D) Subtract the original bearing from 360
A) Protractor B) Ruler C) Altimeter D) Magnifying glass
A) Panic and run aimlessly. B) Stay calm and try to retrace your steps, or find a landmark. C) Throw away your compass. D) Start a large fire immediately.
A) To swat insects B) Never. Compasses are always used independently. C) To start a fire D) To plan a route and identify landmarks
A) To set and follow a bearing B) To amplify sound C) To measure distance D) To protect the needle
A) The needle may become unreliable and point downwards B) The needle spins uncontrollably C) The compass works perfectly D) The compass ceases to function
A) Using bearings from two known locations to pinpoint your position B) Using a telescope to see far away C) Measuring the angle of the sun D) Walking in a triangular pattern
A) Magnetic bearing is relative to magnetic north; true bearing is relative to true north. B) True bearing is easier to calculate. C) They are the same thing. D) Magnetic bearing is more accurate than true bearing.
A) It always improves compass accuracy. B) Localized magnetic fields (e.g., from vehicles) can cause errors. C) It only affects digital compasses. D) It has no impact on compass readings.
A) When visibility is poor, such as in fog or dense forest B) Only when you are completely lost C) When you can easily see landmarks D) During the day
A) Fold the map in half. B) Estimate the distance to your destination. C) Point the compass needle north. D) Determine the declination for your location.
A) Digital compass B) Button compass C) Sundial compass D) Baseplate compass with adjustable declination
A) Nothing. Compasses are safe in all weather. B) Avoid being the tallest object in an open area C) The compass will attract lightning D) The compass works perfectly in all conditions |