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