Compass Knowledge Quiz

What does "boxing the compass" mean?

• Navigating using a compass

• Listing all 32 points of the compass in order

• Drawing a compass rose

• Calculating a course over water

How many points are there on a traditional compass rose?

• 4

• 16

• 32

• 64

What is the primary use of boxing the compass?

• Identifying wind directions

• Navigating through stars

• Learning precise directional terms

• Tracking time zones

What is the direction halfway between North and North-East?

• North-North-East

• North-East-North

• North-East-East

• East-North-East

What is the compass point opposite to South-South-East?

• North-North-East

• North-North-West

• West-North-West

• North-East-North

What is the full name of NNE on a compass?

• North-North-East

• North-East-North

• North-East-East

• North-North-West

How many degrees does each compass point represent in a 32-point compass rose?

• 10°

• 11.25°

• 12°

• 15°

What direction is 90° on a compass?

• East

• West

• North

• South

What is the point between South and South-West?

• South-South-West

• South-West-South

• South-West-East

• West-South-West

Which compass direction corresponds to 225°?

• South

• South-West

• West-South-West

• North-West