Navigational Bearings and Compass Use

This video tutorial explains how to use a compass for navigation. It covers the essential parts of a compass, how to adjust for declination, and how to take and use bearings both from a map and in the field. The video also demonstrates how to find your location using triangulation. Viewers are encouraged to practice these skills to become proficient in navigation.

What is the primary purpose of a compass in navigation?

• To find magnetic north

• To measure altitude

• To calculate speed

• To determine weather conditions

Which part of the compass is used to align with the map's north?

• Direction of travel arrow

• Magnetized needle

• Base plate

• Rotating bezel

What does the magnetized needle in a compass point to?

• West

• East

• Magnetic North

• True North

What is declination in the context of compass navigation?

• The angle difference between true north and magnetic north

• The distance between two points on a map

• The height above sea level

• The speed of travel

How can you adjust your compass for declination?

• By aligning the direction of travel arrow

• By adjusting the magnetized needle

• By rotating the base plate

• By setting the declination scale

What is a bearing in navigation terms?

• A type of map

• A direction measured in degrees

• A compass brand

• A navigation tool

When taking a bearing from a map, what should you ensure about the direction of travel arrow?

• It points towards you

• It points away from you

• It points to the left

• It points to the right

What is the process called when you use two bearings to find your exact location on a map?

• Declination

• Triangulation

• Orientation

• Calibration

How can you improve the accuracy of your location using triangulation?

• By taking multiple bearings from the same object

• By using a single bearing

• By taking a third bearing from a different object

• By ignoring the declination

What is the benefit of using a compass with a sighting mirror?

• It shows the weather conditions

• It increases the compass size

• It allows for more accurate bearings

• It helps in measuring altitude