WorksheetsPreparation of a Route Card - Star 2 Map and Compass
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
A route card is a document that is used by cadets as an aid to navigation and route planning.
True
False
The route card will only give information on the start point, finish point and the distances along the planned route.
True
False
A hike/journey when being planned is broken down into segments called
Arms
Legs
Locations
Bearings
In which column of the route card would a cadet write information on land marks, relief or hazards to be avoided?
Bearing
Distance
Location
Remarks
524219
219524
221524
220525
The grid bearing from St. George Sec. School to St George Primary School is 002.5˚. What is the Magnetic bearing if the GMA = 16˚?
(a)
A Route card acts as a safety device.
True
False
Grid bearings are taken from the start point to the end point of each leg.
True
False
A magnetic bearing is a bearing taken with a compass on the ground
True
False
4-figure grid references are given for the locations at the start and end of each leg.
True
False
The straight line distance shown on the strip of paper is
4 Km
4.1 Km
4.3 Km
4.2 Km
