Navigational Bearings and Compass Use
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Geography, Science, Life Skills
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6th - 8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Patricia Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of a compass in navigation?
To find magnetic north
To measure altitude
To calculate speed
To determine weather conditions
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the compass is used to align with the map's north?
Direction of travel arrow
Magnetized needle
Base plate
Rotating bezel
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the magnetized needle in a compass point to?
West
East
Magnetic North
True North
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a bearing in navigation terms?
A type of map
A direction measured in degrees
A compass brand
A navigation tool
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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