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