A) To determine direction B) To tell time C) To find water D) To measure distance
A) South B) West C) East D) North
A) Needle B) Baseplate C) Lubber line D) Compass rose
A) The altitude of a landmark B) The distance to a landmark C) The direction to a landmark in degrees D) The type of compass used
A) The angle of elevation B) The speed of the needle C) The difference between magnetic north and true north D) The distance of travel
A) To get an accurate bearing relative to true north B) To make the compass easier to read C) To protect the compass from damage D) To improve the needle's sensitivity
A) Submerge it in water B) Hold it as high as possible C) Keep it away from metal objects D) Shake it vigorously
A) Compass Rose B) Needle C) Lubber Line D) Baseplate
A) Folding the map correctly B) Storing the map safely C) Aligning the map with the terrain using the compass D) Drawing on the map
A) A line used for measuring declination B) A type of string attached to the compass C) A fixed line indicating the direction of travel D) A mark indicating true north
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) 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) Tap the compass gently to dislodge it. D) Ignore it and keep walking.
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 very quickly B) Maintaining a specific direction while traveling C) Walking in circles D) Walking uphill
A) Miles B) Feet C) Degrees D) Radians
A) To confirm your position and direction when retracing steps B) To predict the weather C) To measure the height of trees D) To confuse yourself
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) Throw away your compass. B) Stay calm and try to retrace your steps, or find a landmark. C) Start a large fire immediately. D) Panic and run aimlessly.
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 amplify sound B) To set and follow a bearing C) To protect the needle D) To measure distance
A) The compass works perfectly B) The needle spins uncontrollably C) The compass ceases to function D) The needle may become unreliable and point downwards
A) Using a telescope to see far away B) Walking in a triangular pattern C) Measuring the angle of the sun D) Using bearings from two known locations to pinpoint your position
A) Magnetic bearing is more accurate than true bearing. B) They are the same thing. C) True bearing is easier to calculate. D) Magnetic bearing is relative to magnetic north; true bearing is relative to true north.
A) It has no impact on compass readings. B) It always improves compass accuracy. C) It only affects digital compasses. D) Localized magnetic fields (e.g., from vehicles) can cause errors.
A) When visibility is poor, such as in fog or dense forest B) When you can easily see landmarks C) During the day D) Only when you are completely lost
A) Determine the declination for your location. B) Point the compass needle north. C) Estimate the distance to your destination. D) Fold the map in half.
A) Sundial compass B) Button compass C) Baseplate compass with adjustable declination D) Digital compass
A) The compass will attract lightning B) Avoid being the tallest object in an open area C) Nothing. Compasses are safe in all weather. D) The compass works perfectly in all conditions |