Compass Basics

Compass Basics

8th Grade

7 Qs

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Compass Basics

Compass Basics

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Science

8th Grade

Hard

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Glenn McKay

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

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

North

South

270 Degrees

180 Degrees

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The arrow at the top of the compass

Magnetic Needle

Direction of Go (D.O.G.)

Sighting Wire

Black Index Line

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Bezel Ring

Direction of Travel Arrow

Magnetic Needle

Black Index Line

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On a compass, N = 0 degrees

True

False

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

What is letter A called?

Baseplate

Orienteering arrow

Compass Needle

Orienteering Lines

Direction of Go (D.O.G.) arrow

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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