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