Orienteering Skills and Safety Quiz

Which symbol on an orienteering map usually represents a footpath?

• A solid black line

• A dashed black line

• A blue wavy line

• A green shaded area

What do the contour lines on an orienteering map indicate?

• The distance between two control points

• The difference in elevation between two contour lines

• The width of a river

• The length of a course

Which of the following is the best way to orientate your map in the field?

• Hold the map flat and face north

• Turn the map so that the features on the map line up with the features on the ground

• Fold the map to show only your route

• Keep the map in your pocket until you need it

When planning an orienteering course, what is the main purpose of a control point?

• To provide a place to rest

• To mark a specific location that competitors must visit

• To indicate the finish line

• To show the direction of travel

Which of the following is the safest way to cross a stream during an orienteering event?

• Jump across at the widest point

• Cross at a shallow, slow-moving section

• Run straight through regardless of depth

• Cross where the water is deepest

Why is it important to check the weather forecast before an orienteering event?

• To choose the best shoes for the event

• To decide what snacks to bring

• To prepare for possible hazards and dress appropriately

• To know how many control points there will be

Which of the following is a key principle of environmental awareness in orienteering?

• Leave all litter at control points

• Stick to marked paths where possible to avoid damaging vegetation

• Pick flowers as souvenirs

• Build new trails for easier navigation

What is the main function of a compass in orienteering?

• To measure distance

• To indicate direction

• To record your time

• To signal for help

If you become lost during an orienteering event, what should you do first?

• Run in any direction to find a control point

• Stop, stay calm, and try to relocate using your map and surroundings

• Shout for help immediately

• Follow another competitor

Which of the following instructions is important to remind your students before setting them off on an orienteering activity?

• To remain in groups in case there is an emergency

• Not to travel out of bounds or out of the boundaries of the map

• To return to the base when the whistle sounds

• All of the above