Compass Basics

In the attached photo, what approximate bearing would you be going if you followed the compass?

• North

• South

• 270 Degrees

• 180 Degrees

The arrow at the top of the compass

• Magnetic Needle

• Direction of Go (D.O.G.)

• Sighting Wire

• Black Index Line

Has a red magnetic north end which is used to locate North

• Bezel Ring

• Direction of Travel Arrow

• Magnetic Needle

• Black Index Line

On a compass, N = 0 degrees

• True

• False

What is letter A called?

• Baseplate

• Orienteering arrow

• Compass Needle

• Orienteering Lines

• Direction of Go (D.O.G.) arrow

Which direction does the magnetic needle of a compass point towards?

• The sun's magnetic field

• The center of the Earth

• The moon's magnetic south pole

• Earth's magnetic north pole

Describe the process of orienting a compass to find the correct direction.

• Hold the compass upside down and follow the needle

• Hold the compass level and turn your body until the needle points to the north direction.

• Spin the compass in circles and hope for the best

• Close your eyes and walk in a random direction