Learn Orienteering: Master Map Reading and Navigation Skills

Question 1

In orienteering, which of these is NOT part of the course?

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Obstacle course

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Start/finish line

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Control points

Question 2

Which part of a compass shows the direction you're facing?

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Needle

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Dial

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Baseplate

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Rotating bezel

Question 3

Which type of symbol on a map shows a forest?

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Green triangle

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Blue circle

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Red square

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Yellow diamond

Question 4

In orienteering, what's the most important skill to have?

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Reading maps and using a compass

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Running quickly

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Building a shelter

Question 5

What tool do we use to find directions?

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Compass

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Map

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GPS

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Protractor

Question 6

What symbol on the map shows where you are?

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Arrow

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Star

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Triangle

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Circle

Question 7

What color on a map usually means an open field?

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Open field

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Forest

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Water

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Mountain

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a main direction?

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Northeast

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North

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South

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East

Question 9

What does the magnetic north line on a compass show us?

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Magnetic north

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True north

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South

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East

Question 10

Which of these is not usually shown on a map?

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Elephants

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Rivers

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Mountains

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Roads

Question 11

What is a good thing to do when orienteering?

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Take your time and be careful

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Run very fast

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Ignore any obstacles in your way

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Get lost in the woods

Question 12

What imaginary line connects the North and South Poles?

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Meridian

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Equator

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Latitude

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Tropic

Question 13

What is NOT a benefit of orienteering?

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Makes you more tired

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Improves map-reading skills

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Boosts confidence

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Increases spatial awareness

Question 14

What place does the needle of a compass always point to?

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North

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South

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East

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West

Question 15

Which symbol is used on orienteering maps to show a forest?

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Green triangle

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Blue circle

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Red square

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Yellow star

Question 16

Which rule should you follow for safety during orienteering?

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Carry a whistle and a map

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Run as quickly as you can

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Ignore any signs or barriers

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Don't tell anyone where you're going

Question 17

What do you do first when planning an orienteering course?

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Find the control points

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Choose a starting point

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Measure the distance

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Guess how long it will take

Question 18

What is the name for the line on a map that connects all the points of equal height?

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Contour line

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Latitude line

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Longitude line

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Grid line

Question 19

When using a protractor on a map, which part should be lined up with the bottom edge of the map?

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Baseline

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Protractor arm

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Center point

Question 20

When orienteering in wet and muddy conditions, which type of footwear is most suitable?

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Walking boots

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Sandals

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Trainers

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT an animal you might find on an orienteering map?

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Giraffe

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Deer

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Rabbit

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Bird

Question 22

What is the purpose of a control point in orienteering?

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To check if you are on the correct route

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To mark the start of the course

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To indicate the finish line

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To provide food and water

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of orienteering?

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A waste of time

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Fun and excitement

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Improved physical and mental health

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Increased knowledge of the outdoors

Question 24

What is the best way to improve your orienteering skills?

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Practice in the field

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Watch videos about orienteering

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Take online courses

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Read books about orienteering

Question 25

What does the blue line on an orienteering map represent?

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A river or stream

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A hiking trail

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A road

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A fence

Question 26

What is the name of the line that runs through the center of an orienteering map and points to true north?

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True north line

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Grid line

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Magnetic north line

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Control line

Question 27

In orienteering, what does the grid coordinate 'E5' represent?

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5 squares east and on the 5th grid line

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5 squares north and on the 5th grid line

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5 squares east and on the origin

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5 squares west and on the 5th grid line

Question 28

Which of these symbols is NOT found on an orienteering map?

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Red circles for houses

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Green triangles for trees

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Blue areas for water

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Brown lines for contour lines

Question 29

What color on an orienteering map represents water?

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Blue

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Green

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Brown

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Yellow

Question 30

Which letter on a compass points towards the North?

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N

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S

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E

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W

Question 31

What is the first step in orienteering?

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Locate the starting point

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Take a bearing

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Follow the map

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Use the compass

Question 32

What information do contour lines on a map provide?

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Height above sea level

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Direction of travel

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Distance between points

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Type of vegetation

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a safety rule for orienteering?

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Follow unmarked trails

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Stay with your group

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Wear suitable clothing

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Inform someone where you are going

Question 34

What is the primary purpose of a scale on an orienteering map?

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Measuring distances

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Determining elevations

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Identifying landmarks

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Showing direction of travel

Question 35

Which direction does the arrow mark on a map indicate?

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North

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West

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East

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South

Question 36

What's the main purpose of using a compass?

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Determine direction

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Calculate distance

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Identify landmarks

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Measure angles

Question 37

What information does the scale on a map provide?

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Distance between two points

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Landmark locations

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Direction of travel

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Terrain elevation

Question 38

How do you use a compass to find North?

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Align the needle with the North-South line

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Turn it until the needle points straight up

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Hold it flat and turn until the needle points to the red arrow

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Use a protractor to measure the angle from the needle to the North-South line

Question 39

What's the best approach to plan an orienteering course?

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Use a map and compass to plot a route

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Walk the area and memorize landmarks

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Guess the route without a map

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Ask people along the way for directions

Question 40

If you get lost during orienteering, what should you do first?

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Stay calm and retrace your steps

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Call for help immediately

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Panic and run randomly

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Give up and sit down

Question 41

Which safety tip is most important for orienteering?

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Inform someone about your plans and route

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Wear bright clothing

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Carry a whistle or noisemaker

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Bring plenty of water

Question 42

What is the key difference between a bearing and a grid reference?

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Bearing indicates direction, while grid reference indicates location

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Bearing indicates location, while grid reference indicates distance

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Bearing indicates distance, while grid reference indicates direction

Question 43

On a compass, which end typically points to North?

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Red end

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Blue end

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White end

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Black end

Question 44

On a map, what symbol most often represents a hill?

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Contour lines

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Green triangle

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Blue cross

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Circle with a dot

Question 45

When reading a map, what do you use to measure distances?

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Scale

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Protractor

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Compass

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Ruler

Question 46

What does the north line on a map help you do?

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Align your map with the real north direction.

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Identify obstacles along the route.

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Determine the distance to travel.

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Locate the starting point.

Question 47

If you reach a fork in the path while following a map, what should you do?

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Check your compass and map to find the correct direction.

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Guess which path to take.

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Turn around and go back.

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Follow the path that looks widest.

Question 48

Which of the following is one of the basic skills needed for orienteering?

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Map reading

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Dancing

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Singing

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Drawing

Question 49

What does a blue line represent on a map?

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A stream or river

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A path or road

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A hill or mountain

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A forest

Question 50

Which part of a compass points towards the North?

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Magnetic needle

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Dial

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Baseplate

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Orienting arrow

Question 51

What is the name for the difference between the magnetic North and the direction that is shown on a map?

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Magnetic declination

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Variation

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Grid declination

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Deviation

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT a common type of orienteering course?

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Follow the leader

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Score

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Rogaining

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Relay

Question 53

What is the main purpose of using a control point in orienteering?

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To check if you are on the right path

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To indicate a hazard

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To mark the start of the course

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To provide a place to rest

Question 54

What is the most important safety precaution to take before starting an orienteering activity?

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Tell someone your route

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Carry a cell phone

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Wear bright clothing

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Bring plenty of food

Question 55

What is an advantage of using a compass in orienteering?

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It works in all weather conditions

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It is easier to use than a map

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It can be used to measure distances

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It makes the activity more exciting

Question 56

When choosing an orienteering route, what is the most important thing to think about?

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Your skill level

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The scenery

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The distance of the route

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The weather

Question 57

What is the difference between a scale and a legend on a map?

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A scale shows the relationship between the distance on the map and the distance on the ground, while a legend explains the symbols used on the map

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A scale is used to measure distances, while a legend is used to navigate

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A scale shows the distance on the ground, while a legend shows the distance on the map