Y8 OAA Quiz

How can trust among team members improve orienteering performance?

• It encourages members to work independently
• It makes map reading unnecessary
• It allows for open communication and support
• It creates competition within the team

What is the best way to prepare for an orienteering event?

• Practising map reading and teamwork skills
• Watching videos of orienteering
• Only running without a map
• Listening to music while running

What is the primary purpose of teamwork during orienteering activities?

• To compete against other teams
• To avoid using maps and compasses
• To complete the course as quickly as possible
• To ensure everyone participates equally

Which of the following is a key skill in orienteering?

• Cooking
• Map reading
• Swimming
• Running a marathon

In orienteering, what does the term 'bearing' refer to?

• The speed of travel
• The distance to travel
• The direction of the wind
• The angle between two points

What is one benefit of effective communication in a team during orienteering?

• It makes the activity more competitive
• It reduces the need for maps
• It allows for better decision making
• It helps to confuse the opponents

Which of the following is a good strategy for teamwork in orienteering?

• Keeping all information secret
• Rushing to the finish line alone
• Assigning specific roles to each member
• Ignoring team members' suggestions

What should you do if you get lost during an orienteering course?

• Panic and run in any direction
• Stay calm and retrace your steps
• Ignore the map and guess
• Wait for someone to find you

Which item is essential for navigation in orienteering?

• A GPS device
• A map and compass
• A stopwatch
• A first aid kit

What is the role of a 'control point' in orienteering?

• A checkpoint where teams can rest
• A location that must be found to progress
• A place to collect food and water
• A spot to mark your map