Compass and Map Quiz

How do you orient a compass?

• Set the degree dial to point towards the Direction of Travel arrow

• Rotate the compass until the red of the magnet points towards the 'N'

• Make the compass level and rotate until the red of the magnet points towards the 'N'

• Set the degree dial to point towards the 'N' on the compass rose

What should be the orientation of the 'N' on the compass rose on a map?

• Pointing upwards

• Pointing downwards

• Pointing towards the right

• Pointing towards the left

How do you orient a map using a compass?

• Align the longer side of the compass with a vertical line on the map

• Rotate the compass until the red of the magnet points towards the 'N'

• Make the compass and map level, then rotate until the red of the magnet points towards the 'N'

• Set the degree dial to point towards the Direction of Travel arrow

What do the thinner, gray lines with numbers represent on a map?

• Base Camp areas

• Activity Areas

• Trails

• Contour lines

How can you determine the direction during the day?

• Asking others

• Using the Stick method

• Using the Sun

• Using the Stars

What method can be used to determine the direction during the night?

• Asking others

• Using the Stick method

• Using the Sun

• Using the Stars

Why are compass and map skills important?

• They help in finding directions during the day

• They help in finding directions during the night

• They are vital for survival in outdoor activities

• They are only useful for geography enthusiasts

What is the primary use of a compass in outdoor activities?

• To measure the altitude of the sun

• To determine the direction of North

• To calculate the distance travelled

• To predict the weather

What is the name of the constellation that can help determine the North direction?

• Orion

• Big Dipper

• Pleiades

• Cassiopeia

What does the scale on a map represent?

• The distance between two points on the map

• The direction of North

• The height of the terrain

• The depth of water bodies