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