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