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How to identify cardinal directions with a stick and shadow - Exam
  • 1. What is the first step in using the stick and shadow method?
A) Measure the height of the stick.
B) Determine the date and time.
C) Find a compass.
D) Place a stick vertically in the ground.
  • 2. When is the shadow shortest during the day?
A) Mid-afternoon
B) Solar noon
C) Sunrise
D) Sunset
  • 3. What direction does the initial shadow tip point to?
A) North
B) South
C) West
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) Immediately mark the opposite direction.
B) Wait 15-30 minutes and mark the new shadow tip.
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 sun's path
C) The stick's height
D) The North-South line
  • 7. Which direction is on the right when facing East?
A) North
B) West
C) South
D) East
  • 8. What is the shadow tip closest to at solar noon?
A) South
B) West
C) North
D) East
  • 9. The stick and shadow method works best on a...
A) Snowy Day
B) Cloudy Day
C) Rainy Day
D) Sunny Day
  • 10. What happens if the stick isn't perfectly vertical?
A) It will not affect the results.
B) The shadow will disappear.
C) It will only affect the East-West line.
D) The results will be inaccurate.
  • 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 allow the stick to settle.
D) To let the ground warm up.
  • 12. What is solar noon?
A) The time the sun sets.
B) The time the sun rises.
C) The time when the sun is at its highest point.
D) The time when shadows disappear.
  • 13. Is this method more or less accurate closer to the equator?
A) Only works in polar regions
B) Less Accurate
C) More 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 ruler.
C) Nothing, it must be eyeballed.
D) Only a compass.
  • 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) Extend the East-West line.
C) Measure the angle of the sun.
D) Use a compass.
  • 16. What time of day is least accurate to find direction?
A) Late Afternoon
B) Near Sunrise or Sunset
C) Anytime is equally accurate
D) Midday
  • 17. What should you do if the initial shadow is too long to fit on your available surface?
A) It is impossible to perform the measurement
B) Wait for the sun to move further.
C) Use a shorter stick.
D) Find a larger surface.
  • 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 the stick's properties.
D) Based on atmospheric pressure.
  • 19. What materials are needed for the stick and shadow method?
A) A GPS device and a map.
B) A compass, a ruler, and a protractor.
C) Specialized equipment is required.
D) A stick, a flat surface, and something to mark with.
  • 20. How accurate is the stick and shadow method?
A) Extremely Precise.
B) More accurate than a compass.
C) Approximation, not precise navigation.
D) Relies on other instruments
  • 21. What happens if you mark the shadow tips too close together in time?
A) The line will be too long.
B) The stick will fall over.
C) The results will be more accurate.
D) The line will be too short to accurately determine direction.
  • 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) Near a tall building.
D) In a shaded area.
  • 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) More accuracy in finding East-West line.
B) Less accuracy in finding East-West line.
C) The North-South line will be easier to determine.
D) The shadow will disappear.
  • 25. Can the stick and shadow method be used at night?
A) No
B) Yes, but requires specific equipment
C) Yes, if there is a full moon.
D) Yes, with a flashlight.
  • 26. For best results, use a stick that is:
A) Bent
B) Flexible
C) Curved
D) Straight
  • 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 and South.
D) Only North.
  • 28. Can you perform this technique indoors?
A) Yes, if using artificial light.
B) No, sunlight is required.
C) Yes, if the room is large enough.
D) Yes, but it is more difficult.
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