A) To determine direction B) To tell time C) To find water D) To measure distance
A) South B) East C) North D) West
A) Lubber line B) Baseplate C) Compass rose D) Needle
A) The altitude of a landmark B) The direction to a landmark in degrees C) The type of compass used D) The distance to a landmark
A) The speed of the needle B) The difference between magnetic north and true north C) The angle of elevation D) The distance of travel
A) To improve the needle's sensitivity B) To make the compass easier to read C) To get an accurate bearing relative to true north D) To protect the compass from damage
A) Shake it vigorously B) Keep it away from metal objects C) Submerge it in water D) Hold it as high as possible
A) Compass Rose B) Lubber Line C) Needle D) Baseplate
A) Aligning the map with the terrain using the compass B) Folding the map correctly C) Drawing on the map D) Storing the map safely
A) A type of string attached to the compass B) A line used for measuring declination C) A mark indicating true north D) A fixed line indicating the direction of travel
A) Use a GPS device B) Estimate the distance to the object C) Ignore the compass and guess D) Point the compass at the object and read the degrees
A) Choose a distant landmark on your bearing and walk to it, then repeat. B) Walk in a straight line without stopping. C) Run as fast as you can. D) Follow any animal trails you find.
A) Tap the compass gently to dislodge it. B) Hit the compass hard. C) Ignore it and keep walking. D) Take the compass apart.
A) It requires no declination adjustment B) It works without a needle C) It is smaller and lighter D) Allows for more precise bearing taking
A) Walking very quickly B) Walking in circles C) Walking uphill D) Maintaining a specific direction while traveling
A) Feet B) Miles C) Degrees D) Radians
A) To measure the height of trees B) To confirm your position and direction when retracing steps C) To confuse yourself D) To predict the weather
A) Multiply the original bearing by 2 B) Subtract the original bearing from 360 C) Add 180 degrees to the original bearing (or subtract 180 if it's over 180) D) Divide the original bearing by 2
A) Protractor B) Ruler C) Altimeter D) Magnifying glass
A) Stay calm and try to retrace your steps, or find a landmark. B) Start a large fire immediately. C) Throw away your compass. D) Panic and run aimlessly.
A) To start a fire B) Never. Compasses are always used independently. C) To plan a route and identify landmarks D) To swat insects
A) To amplify sound B) To measure distance C) To protect the needle D) To set and follow a bearing
A) The compass ceases to function B) The needle may become unreliable and point downwards C) The needle spins uncontrollably D) The compass works perfectly
A) Using bearings from two known locations to pinpoint your position B) Using a telescope to see far away C) Measuring the angle of the sun D) Walking in a triangular pattern
A) Magnetic bearing is more accurate than true bearing. B) True bearing is easier to calculate. C) They are the same thing. D) Magnetic bearing is relative to magnetic north; true bearing is relative to true north.
A) It always improves compass accuracy. B) It has no impact on compass readings. C) It only affects digital compasses. D) Localized magnetic fields (e.g., from vehicles) can cause errors.
A) During the day B) When visibility is poor, such as in fog or dense forest C) Only when you are completely lost D) When you can easily see landmarks
A) Fold the map in half. B) Point the compass needle north. C) Determine the declination for your location. D) Estimate the distance to your destination.
A) Sundial compass B) Baseplate compass with adjustable declination C) Button compass D) Digital compass
A) Avoid being the tallest object in an open area B) The compass works perfectly in all conditions C) The compass will attract lightning D) Nothing. Compasses are safe in all weather. |