Which is not needed to orienteer?

• map
• GPS
• compass

Crossing territory using a map and compass is known as...

• orienting the map
• orienteering
• orientation
• orientational

Which characteristic is true of an expert orienteering course?

• it is shorter
• travel within site of identifiable andmarks
• greater reliance on the compass
• terrain is easier

To navigate an orienteering course, you will need...

• a tour guide
• a written set of directions
• a GPS
• a topographic map and a compass

One key to successful navigation of an orienteering course is to know...

• the location of the next control
• the sun's position overhead
• your latitude and longitude 
• where you are on the map

A compass will always be oriented to the...

• north
• south
• east
• west

The colors of the controls are...

• red/white/blue
• orange and white
• gold and black
• orange and green

How do you show you visited a control?

• you punch a spot on the control card
• you shout "I'm here" for all to hear
• you take a slip of paper with the number on it
• you write your initials on the control

On a compass what do we call the instrument that points north?

• Dial

• Needle

• North Line

• Line

When using a compass how should you hold it

• Straight up and down

• As close to the ground as possible

• Level and balanced in your hand with it parallel to the ground

• Level and balanced in your hand with it perpendicular to the ground