Orienteering!

What is the phrase which reminds us where the magnetic needle of compass needs to be?

• the space needle points up

• thread the needle

• put red in the shed

• put red to bed

Which is NOT one of the four cardinal directions?

• 270 degrees or West

• 0 degrees or neutral

• 360 degrees or North

• 90 degrees or East

• 180 degrees or South

A compass is an instrument used for determining what?

• direction

• how to get to heaven

• rotation of a ski jumper

• mileage

What is a compass "bearing?"

• a black bear in the woods

• a metal ball inside the compass that makes the plate spin

• the temperature of the air when navigating

• the direction stated in degrees

When holding a compass, the base plate should be where?

• sideways in front of you

• pointed North

• held flat in front of you- curved side toward your belly

• held flat in front of you- straight edge toward your belly

The magnetic needle of a compass always points North because...

• the oil fields under the North pole

• the magnetic field of the North Pole

• the magnetic fields of Santa's workshop in the North pole

• of the sonic waves of whales

The index line (white hash mark) on the compass is where you read what?

• a bearing

• a map

• a symbol

• a route

The direction of travel arrow points to what?

• the map

• red in the shed

• always North

• where you want to go

This sport is like real life Capture the Flag. It involves cross country running & the ability to use a map and compass to find targets in the shortest amount of time.

• Search & Rescue

• Orienteering

• Survivor

• Compassing

Orienteering is a lifetime sport because

• it's easy on the body

• can be done at any age

• you don't need a whole team

• All of the above!