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How to identify cardinal directions with a stick and shadow
  • 1. What is the first step in using the stick and shadow method?
A) Measure the height of the stick.
B) Place a stick vertically in the ground.
C) Find a compass.
D) Determine the date and time.
  • 2. When is the shadow shortest during the day?
A) Sunrise
B) Solar noon
C) Mid-afternoon
D) Sunset
  • 3. What direction does the initial shadow tip point to?
A) South
B) East
C) North
D) West
  • 4. What direction does the shadow tip point to later in the day?
A) North
B) West
C) South
D) East
  • 5. What do you do after marking the first shadow tip?
A) Immediately mark the opposite direction.
B) Measure the length of the shadow.
C) Wait 15-30 minutes and mark the new shadow tip.
D) Take the stick out of the ground.
  • 6. What does the line connecting the two marks represent?
A) The North-South line
B) The stick's height
C) The East-West line
D) The sun's path
  • 7. Which direction is on the right when facing East?
A) South
B) East
C) North
D) West
  • 8. What is the shadow tip closest to at solar noon?
A) South
B) West
C) East
D) North
  • 9. The stick and shadow method works best on a...
A) Rainy Day
B) Sunny Day
C) Cloudy Day
D) Snowy Day
  • 10. What happens if the stick isn't perfectly vertical?
A) It will not affect the results.
B) It will only affect the East-West line.
C) The results will be inaccurate.
D) The shadow will disappear.
  • 11. Why should you wait 15-30 minutes between shadow marks?
A) To allow for noticeable shadow movement.
B) To get a more precise solar noon reading.
C) To let the ground warm up.
D) To allow the stick to settle.
  • 12. What is solar noon?
A) The time the sun sets.
B) The time when shadows disappear.
C) The time when the sun is at its highest point.
D) The time the sun rises.
  • 13. Is this method more or less accurate closer to the equator?
A) More Accurate
B) Only works in polar regions
C) Less Accurate
D) Accuracy is unaffected by location.
  • 14. What can be used to draw a straight line between the shadow marks?
A) Any straight object.
B) Nothing, it must be eyeballed.
C) Only a ruler.
D) Only a compass.
  • 15. Once the East-West line is drawn, how do you find North and South?
A) Use a compass.
B) Extend the East-West line.
C) Draw a perpendicular line to the East-West line.
D) Measure the angle of the sun.
  • 16. What time of day is least accurate to find direction?
A) Anytime is equally accurate
B) Late Afternoon
C) Midday
D) Near Sunrise or Sunset
  • 17. What should you do if the initial shadow is too long to fit on your available surface?
A) Wait for the sun to move further.
B) It is impossible to perform the measurement
C) Find a larger surface.
D) Use a shorter stick.
  • 18. Why does the stick and shadow method work?
A) Based on atmospheric pressure.
B) Based on the sun's apparent movement across the sky.
C) Based on the stick's properties.
D) Based on magnetic fields.
  • 19. What materials are needed for the stick and shadow method?
A) Specialized equipment is required.
B) A GPS device and a map.
C) A stick, a flat surface, and something to mark with.
D) A compass, a ruler, and a protractor.
  • 20. How accurate is the stick and shadow method?
A) Extremely Precise.
B) Relies on other instruments
C) More accurate than a compass.
D) Approximation, not precise navigation.
  • 21. What happens if you mark the shadow tips too close together in time?
A) The line will be too long.
B) The line will be too short to accurately determine direction.
C) The stick will fall over.
D) The results will be more accurate.
  • 22. Where should you place the stick to avoid any shadows from nearby objects?
A) In a shaded area.
B) In an open area with no obstructions.
C) It does not matter.
D) Near a tall building.
  • 23. What is the best surface for this method?
A) Water.
B) Uneven Ground.
C) Sand.
D) Flat, even ground.
  • 24. If the two shadow tip markings are very close together, it will cause...
A) The shadow will disappear.
B) Less accuracy in finding East-West line.
C) More accuracy in finding East-West line.
D) The North-South line will be easier to determine.
  • 25. Can the stick and shadow method be used at night?
A) Yes, but requires specific equipment
B) Yes, with a flashlight.
C) Yes, if there is a full moon.
D) No
  • 26. For best results, use a stick that is:
A) Flexible
B) Straight
C) Bent
D) Curved
  • 27. The stick and shadow method shows a rough estimate for what cardinal directions?
A) Only East and West.
B) All four: North, South, East and West
C) Only North.
D) Only North and South.
  • 28. Can you perform this technique indoors?
A) Yes, if the room is large enough.
B) No, sunlight is required.
C) Yes, if using artificial light.
D) Yes, but it is more difficult.
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