ORIENTEERING

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

• orienting the map
• orienteering
• orientation
• orientational

In which European country did the sport originate?

• Norway
• Russia
• Sweden
• Valley Forge

On an orienteering map, how are changes in elevation shown?

• colors
• contour lines
• in the key
• with numbers

Other than "by foot" which is not a way to complete an orienteering course?

• in a canoe
• riding a bike
• riding a horse
• while skiing

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

Matching the map's orientation to the features you see around you is...

• not a wise thing to do
• a waste of time while orienteering
• orienting the map
• not helpful