A) To measure distance B) To tell time C) To find water D) To determine direction
A) South B) North C) East D) West
A) Baseplate B) Compass rose C) Lubber line D) Needle
A) The altitude of a landmark B) The type of compass used C) The distance to a landmark D) The direction to a landmark in degrees
A) The difference between magnetic north and true north B) The speed of the needle C) The distance of travel D) The angle of elevation
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) Hold it as high as possible C) Submerge it in water D) Shake it vigorously
A) Lubber Line B) Compass Rose C) Baseplate D) Needle
A) Storing the map safely B) Aligning the map with the terrain using the compass C) Drawing on the map D) Folding the map correctly
A) A type of string attached to the compass B) A fixed line indicating the direction of travel C) A line used for measuring declination D) A mark indicating true north
A) Use a GPS device B) Point the compass at the object and read the degrees C) Ignore the compass and guess D) Estimate the distance to the object
A) Follow any animal trails you find. B) Run as fast as you can. C) Choose a distant landmark on your bearing and walk to it, then repeat. D) Walk in a straight line without stopping.
A) Ignore it and keep walking. B) Tap the compass gently to dislodge it. C) Hit the compass hard. D) Take the compass apart.
A) Allows for more precise bearing taking B) It is smaller and lighter C) It requires no declination adjustment D) It works without a needle
A) Walking in circles B) Walking very quickly C) Maintaining a specific direction while traveling D) Walking uphill
A) Miles B) Degrees C) Feet D) Radians
A) To predict the weather B) To confirm your position and direction when retracing steps C) To measure the height of trees D) To confuse yourself
A) Divide the original bearing by 2 B) Add 180 degrees to the original bearing (or subtract 180 if it's over 180) C) Subtract the original bearing from 360 D) Multiply the original bearing by 2
A) Magnifying glass B) Ruler C) Protractor D) Altimeter
A) Stay calm and try to retrace your steps, or find a landmark. B) Start a large fire immediately. C) Throw away your compass. D) Panic and run aimlessly.
A) Never. Compasses are always used independently. B) To start a fire C) To swat insects D) To plan a route and identify landmarks
A) To protect the needle B) To set and follow a bearing C) To measure distance D) To amplify sound
A) The compass ceases to function B) The needle spins uncontrollably C) The needle may become unreliable and point downwards D) The compass works perfectly
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) They are the same thing. B) True bearing is easier to calculate. C) Magnetic bearing is more accurate than true bearing. D) Magnetic bearing is relative to magnetic north; true bearing is relative to true north.
A) It only affects digital compasses. B) It always improves compass accuracy. C) Localized magnetic fields (e.g., from vehicles) can cause errors. D) It has no impact on compass readings.
A) Only when you are completely lost B) When you can easily see landmarks C) During the day D) When visibility is poor, such as in fog or dense forest
A) Point the compass needle north. B) Fold the map in half. C) Determine the declination for your location. D) Estimate the distance to your destination.
A) Digital compass B) Button compass C) Baseplate compass with adjustable declination D) Sundial compass
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. |