Compass Quiz

Which instrument is used to adjust the magnetic needle of a compass?

• Pole shift

• Magnetic reversal

• Compass calibration

• Magnetic calibration

Which direction does the needle of a compass point towards?

• West

• East

• South

• North

What is the name of the angle between magnetic north and true north?

• Longitude

• Magnetic declination

• Altitude

• Latitude

In which hemisphere does a compass needle point downwards?

• West

• East

• South

• North

Which of the following is NOT a cardinal direction?

• East

• Northeast

• South

• North

Which of the following is NOT a type of compass?

• Orienteering compass

• Thermometer compass

• Liquid-filled compass

• Lensatic compass

What is the magnetic needle inside a compass usually made of?

• Gold

• Steel

• Aluminum

• Copper

What is the term for the process of aligning a compass needle with the Earth's magnetic field?

• Pole shift

• Magnetic reversal

• Magnetic calibration

• Compass calibration

What is the name of the device that helps sailors navigate using a compass?

• Map

• Telescope

• Barometer

• Sextant

In which direction should you hold a compass to get an accurate reading?

• East

• South

• North

• West