Master Map Reading and Navigation with Orienteering Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is **not** a type of compass?

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Physical map

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Magnetic

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Gyro

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Digital

Question 2

Which of the following map features helps you find your location?

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Grid lines

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Legend

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Contour lines

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Drawing of trees

Question 3

What is the best way to carry a map when orienteering?

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Flat in a map holder

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Folded in your pocket

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Rolled up tightly

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Clipped to your backpack

Question 4

What is the name of the skill used to measure distances using your own steps?

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Pacing

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Stepping

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Distance counting

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Range finding

Question 5

When using a compass, what type of bearing is measured from the grid north line?

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Grid bearing

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Magnetic bearing

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True bearing

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Compass bearing

Question 6

What is the main difference between an orienteering map and a regular map?

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Orienteering maps are made for finding your way in nature

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Orienteering maps have more detail

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Orienteering maps use different symbols

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Orienteering maps are always larger

Question 7

On an orienteering map, what does the red and white striped circle represent?

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Control point

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Starting point

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Finishing point

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Hazard

Question 8

When navigating with a compass, which end of the needle consistently points north?

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Red end

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White end

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Blue end

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Green end

Question 9

What term describes the difference between magnetic north and true north?

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Declination

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Altitude

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Bearing

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Azimuth

Question 10

What does the scale of an orienteering map represent?

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The ratio between map distance and ground distance

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The distance in kilometers per centimeter

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The elevation of the terrain

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The positioning of control points

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of orienteering?

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Spending excessive time on electronic devices

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Enhancing physical fitness

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Developing problem-solving skills

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Improving navigation abilities

Question 12

When using a map, what is most important to remember?

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Keep it with you and always know which direction is north.

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Keep it folded up at all times.

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Roll it up as tightly as possible for protection.

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Tape it to a flat surface for easy reference.

Question 13

Which part of a compass points to magnetic north?

Accepted Answer

The floating needle

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The ring around the floating needle.

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The base of the compass.

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The declination adjustment screw.

Question 14

What is the difference between a true bearing and a magnetic bearing?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic bearing is measured from magnetic north, while true bearing is measured from true north.

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True bearing is measured from magnetic north, while magnetic bearing is measured from true north.

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They are the same thing.

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True bearing is measured from the sun, while magnetic bearing is measured from a compass.

Question 15

What is the purpose of a declination adjustment screw on a compass?

Accepted Answer

To adjust for the difference between true north and magnetic north.

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To make sure the needle points to magnetic north.

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To lock the needle in place.

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To measure the angle of a slope.

Question 16

If you get lost while following an orienteering course, what should you do?

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Use your map and compass to find the correct path.

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Keep walking in the same direction until you find something familiar.

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Turn around and go back to the start of the course.

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Ask a stranger for directions.

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a symbol commonly found on an orienteering map?

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Pictures of trees.

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Contour lines that show hills and valleys.

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Blue lines and areas that represent water.

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Red squares that mark the finish line.

Question 18

What is the best way to measure the distance between two points on a map?

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Use a ruler.

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Use a protractor to measure the angle between the two points.

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Use a compass.

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Estimate it by eye.

Question 19

What is the purpose of an orienteering control?

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To check that you are on the correct route.

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To mark the starting point of the course.

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To mark the ending point of the course.

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To provide medical assistance to injured participants.

Question 20

Which of these directions is NOT used to describe a location?

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Up

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North

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East

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South

Question 21

What symbol on a map shows where North is?

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An arrow

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A star

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A circle

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A triangle

Question 22

What do we call the angle between the North line on a compass and the direction you want to travel?

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Bearing

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Azimuth

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Declination

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Orientation

Question 23

Why do we use control points in orienteering?

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To make sure you are going the right way

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To mark the end of the course

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To give you food and water

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To show you where to get help

Question 24

What does the scale of a map tell you?

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How far apart things are on the map compared to how far apart they are in real life

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How many miles are shown for every inch on the map

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How big the map is compared to the area it shows

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How much detail is shown on the map

Question 25

What is the purpose of adjusting the declination on a compass?

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To make it match the difference between magnetic North and true North

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To match the curve of the Earth

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To make the compass easier to use

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To set the compass to zero

Question 26

What do we use a compass for in orienteering?

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Telling us which way is north

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Finding our location

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Measuring how far away something is

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Marking where we've been

Question 27

What does the red and white pattern on a marker in orienteering mean?

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A place where you need to check in

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The start of the course

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The end of the course

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An obstacle to avoid

Question 28

What do we call the imaginary line between two control points on an orienteering map?

Accepted Answer

Leg

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Control line

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Bearing

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Azimuth

Question 29

How do you measure the bearing between two points on an orienteering map?

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With a protractor and a ruler

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With a compass and a ruler

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With a pencil and a ruler

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With a map scale and a ruler

Question 30

What is the difference between magnetic north and true north?

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Magnetic north is the direction the compass needle points, true north is the direction to the North Pole

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True north is the direction the compass needle points, magnetic north is the direction to the North Pole

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Magnetic north and true north are the same direction

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Magnetic north is always to the east of true north

Question 31

What is the best way to make sure you stay on the correct path during an orienteering event?

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Check your map and compass regularly

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Follow other orienteers

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Guess which way to go

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Run as fast as you can

Question 32

The tool used to find directions is called a:

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Compass

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Map

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Protractor

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Ruler

Question 33

The part of the map that shows the meaning of the symbols used is called the:

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Legend

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Scale

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Grid lines

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North arrow

Question 34

When using a compass, the red end of the needle points to:

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Magnetic north

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True north

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Grid north

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South

Question 35

The first step in planning an orienteering route is to:

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Identify your starting and finishing points

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Mark your route on the map

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Calculate the distance between each control point

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Determine the direction you need to travel

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a skill needed for successful orienteering?

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Swimming

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Map reading

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Compass use

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Problem-solving

Question 37

A control point in an orienteering course is used to:

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Confirm that participants are on the correct route

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Mark the halfway point of the course

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Provide a place for participants to rest

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Indicate the start of the course

Question 38

When following an orienteering route, it is important to:

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Be aware of your surroundings and make adjustments as needed

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Stay on the marked path at all times

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Take shortcuts to save time

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Ignore the map and compass and rely on instinct

Question 39

When orienteering, how can you help protect the environment?

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Stay on the marked trails, even if it's a bit longer.

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Leave food and bottles on the ground.

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Shout loudly as you go.

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Take the shortest route to the next point.

Question 40

Which orienteering map provides the most information?

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Detailed map

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Basic map

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Simplified map

Question 41

You're lost in a forest with an orienteering map. How do you find your location using triangulation?

Accepted Answer

Find three landmarks on the map and take compass bearings to them. Your location is where the lines cross.

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Pick a landmark, walk towards it, and keep it on your left.

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Find a big tree and walk around it in a circle.

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Try to match the map to the surroundings without a compass.

Question 42

In orienteering, why is it important to pace yourself?

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To plan your speed and stay on track

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To avoid getting lost

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To finish the course on time

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To use the compass more accurately

Question 43

In orienteering, what are the three main types of events?

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Sprint, Middle Distance, and Long Distance

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Cross-country, Trail Running, and Hiking

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Road Running, Track and Field, Swimming

Question 44

Which part of a map helps you find the direction you are facing?

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The compass rose

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The scale

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The legend

Question 45

What does the letter 'S' on a map stand for?

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South

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East

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West

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North

Question 46

Which of the following is a type of orienteering course where you have to visit control points in any order?

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Score course

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Relay course

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Linear course

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Maze course

Question 47

What does the green color on an orienteering map usually represent?

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Forest

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Hills

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Buildings

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Water

Question 48

Which of these is a good tip for navigating an orienteering course?

Accepted Answer

Use landmarks to help you find your way

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Run as fast as you can

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Ignore the map

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Only rely on your compass

Question 49

What information does the scale on a map provide?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between the distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground

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The height of the hills

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The direction to the finish point

Question 50

Which of the following is a safety rule to remember when orienteering?

Accepted Answer

Always let someone know where you are going and when you expect to be back

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Ignore any obstacles or hazards on the course

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Run through dense vegetation without paying attention

Question 51

What is the purpose of a control point in an orienteering course?

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To confirm that you are on the correct route

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To mark the finish line

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To penalize you for making mistakes

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To provide refreshments

Question 52

What is the best way to improve your orienteering skills?

Accepted Answer

Regular practice

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Only reading books about orienteering

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Just watching videos of orienteering races