Compass Points

The video tutorial covers an exciting orienteering adventure in the forest, focusing on map reading and compass navigation. The narrator explains the basics of using a compass, including the main and intermediate directions, and provides a mnemonic to remember them. The adventure involves a team challenge to navigate through the forest using a map and compass, overcoming obstacles like rivers and fallen trees. The video concludes with a recap of the key learnings about compass directions and navigation.

What is orienteering primarily about?

• Building a shelter using natural materials

• Finding hidden treasures in the forest

• Reading a map and signs to navigate through a forest

• Camping overnight in the woods

Which of the following is NOT a main point on a compass?

• North

• South

• Northeast

• West

What mnemonic is used to remember the compass directions?

• Never eat shredded wheat

• Always run with scissors

• Always eat sweet watermelon

• Never swim with sharks

What was the first major obstacle the team encountered during the challenge?

• A huge river

• A muddy path

• A fallen tree

• A steep hill

How did the team avoid getting wet while navigating the river?

• They swam across

• They went west to bypass it

• They used a boat

• They built a bridge

What direction did the team travel after bypassing the river?

• South

• North

• West

• East

What did the team find inside the cottage?

• A treasure map

• A red flag

• A compass

• A hidden passage