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