
Compass Basics
Authored by Glenn McKay
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8th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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
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