Treasure Hunt Navigation Techniques

In this video, teams are introduced to a treasure hunt challenge at Red Rock Canyon. Each team is given a navigation tool, either a GPS unit or a topographic map, to find the treasure. The video explains the advantages of each tool, with a detailed look at how topographic maps and GPS systems work. The teams navigate the terrain, and Team Finitor finds the treasure first. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to explore their surroundings using maps.

What is the main challenge presented to the teams at Red Rock Canyon?

• A survival skills test

• A rock climbing competition

• A treasure hunt using navigation tools

• A race to the top of the canyon

What is a key feature of a topographic map?

• It shows real-time traffic updates

• It displays changes in elevation

• It provides weather forecasts

• It offers satellite imagery

What was a challenge faced by Team Finitor using the topographic map?

• Avoiding steep terrain

• Finding a power source

• Interpreting the contour lines

• Receiving satellite signals

What is a contour line on a topographic map?

• A line that marks the boundary of a region

• A line that shows the shortest path

• A line that represents the same elevation

• A line that indicates water bodies

How does a GPS determine your location?

• By using signals from cell towers

• By measuring the distance to landmarks

• By tracking your movement history

• By using signals from satellites

What was the main advantage of the GPS for Team Tabula?

• It offered detailed topographic information

• It showed the shortest path to the treasure

• It provided a digital map with real-time updates

• It allowed communication with other teams

What strategy did Team Finitor use to find the treasure?

• They followed Team Tabula

• They followed the GPS directions

• They took a longer route to avoid obstacles

• They used a drone to scout the area

What was the outcome of the treasure hunt?

• Team Finitor found the treasure first

• Both teams reached the treasure at the same time

• Neither team found the treasure

• Team Tabula found the treasure first

What lesson was emphasized at the end of the treasure hunt?

• The need for teamwork in challenges

• The benefits of using multiple navigation techniques

• The importance of speed in navigation

• The superiority of GPS over maps

What activity is suggested for students to try at home?

• Build a GPS device

• Plan a treasure hunt

• Draw a topographic map of their neighborhood

• Create a digital map of their neighborhood