Navigating with a Compass and Topographic Map

What is the starting point for the navigation exercise described in the video?

• A World War II gun emplacement

• A trig station in Duders Regional Park

• A Taraire tree

• A compass needle

What is the first step in aligning the compass with the map?

• Ensure the compass housing does not turn

• Fix your eye on a distant feature

• Rotate the map until it points south

• Align the compass edge with the starting and finishing points on the map

How do you ensure the compass is correctly oriented with the map?

• Rotate the compass housing until the orienting arrow points south

• Align the compass needle with the map's east-west lines

• Rotate the map and compass together until the red needle points north

• Fix your eye on a nearby tree

What should you do after aligning the compass and map?

• Check the map for new directions

• Start walking without checking the compass

• Fix your eye on a distant feature in the direction of travel

• Rotate the compass housing again

What is important to remember while moving towards the destination?

• Rotate the compass housing frequently

• Keep the compass housing stable

• Ignore the compass needle

• Change direction often