A) A specific mountain peak B) Prevailing wind direction C) Local vegetation growth patterns D) The North Star (Polaris)
A) South B) North C) West D) East
A) Esker B) Drumlin C) Kettle hole D) Moraine
A) By measuring the intensity of its rays B) By looking directly at the sun C) By only observing the sun at noon D) Observe its position relative to the horizon at sunrise and sunset
A) Randomly, with no predictable pattern B) Downhill, towards lower elevation C) Uphill, towards higher elevation D) Directly towards magnetic north
A) Triangulation B) Dead reckoning C) Relying on a single prominent landmark D) Following animal trails
A) The presence of cacti B) The color of the sand C) Sand dune orientation in relation to the prevailing wind D) Mirages
A) The speed at which you are traveling B) The opposite direction (180 degrees) from your current bearing C) The measurement of the distance to a landmark D) The angle of elevation of a landmark
A) They are always reliable paths B) They are always well-maintained C) They may not lead in the direction you intend to travel D) They are always straight and easy to follow
A) By using the stick's height to estimate distance B) By observing the movement of the stick's shadow over time C) By using the stick as a pointer towards the nearest water source D) By burying the stick to attract insects
A) A deep valley carved by a glacier B) A sharp, pointed mountain summit C) A saddle-shaped depression between two peaks D) A field of snow on a mountain slope
A) Landmarks are always in the exact same place they were on the map B) Landmarks may have changed or disappeared over time C) Maps are always perfectly accurate D) Landmarks are always easy to identify
A) Prominent rock formations B) Distinctive tree shapes C) Waterfalls D) Temporary snow patches
A) East B) North C) South D) West
A) Trees always grow perfectly straight B) Trees only grow on the leeward side of hills C) Trees may be bent or stunted on the windward side D) Prevailing winds have no impact on tree growth
A) 30 degrees B) 15 degrees C) 5 degrees D) 45 degrees
A) It always leads to a source of civilization B) Rivers are always easy to cross C) It may lead to impassable terrain like waterfalls or canyons D) Rivers always have gentle slopes
A) The Southern Cross constellation B) The Milky Way C) The Big Dipper constellation D) The North Star (Polaris)
A) Burying your map for safekeeping B) Verifying information on a map with what you observe on the ground C) Relying solely on landmarks on the ground D) Ignoring your map and navigating by instinct
A) Sunrise B) Solar noon C) Sunset D) Midnight
A) Areas of dense vegetation B) Major mountain ranges C) Sand dunes D) Small streams
A) They are typically colder B) They receive sunlight earlier in the day C) They are drier D) They receive less snow
A) To calculate your speed B) To account for the difference between magnetic north and true north C) To predict the weather D) To determine the elevation of landmarks
A) The flow of rivers B) The location of the North Star C) The direction of prevailing winds D) The color of wildflowers
A) The second hand always points north. B) The date on the watch shows the degrees to magnetic north. C) Point the 12 o'clock mark at the sun, and the hour hand points north. D) Point the hour hand at the sun, and half the angle between the hour hand and 12 o'clock points south (in the northern hemisphere)
A) A landmark is made of glass. B) A landmark is very small. C) A landmark can only be seen at night. D) Two landmarks can be seen from each other.
A) Taking multiple bearings does not improve accuracy. B) To increase accuracy and provide redundancy in case one landmark is obscured. C) To make the map more colorful. D) To confuse potential followers.
A) Its name. B) Its color. C) Its proximity to water. D) Its permanence and ease of identification.
A) It's impossible to navigate using landmarks behind you. B) You could unknowingly walk in a circle. C) Landmarks behind you will always remain visible. D) It's the safest way to navigate.
A) The procedure is exactly the same. B) It's impossible to use a watch to navigate in the southern hemisphere. C) The watch must be digital. D) Half the angle between the hour hand and 12 o'clock points NORTH. |