WorksheetsWhat is Compass
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is compass?
A compass is exclusively used by scouts.
A compass is a device that indicates direction
A compass is a device that uses in a forest
A compass is a toy
Draw a compass
what are the two main type of compasses?
magnetic compasses, gyrocompass
liquid compass, marine compass
Prismatic compass, magnetic compass
Thumb compass, GPS compass
What kind of compass is it?
Thumb compass
GPS compass
Base plate compass
Magnetic Compass
hard, flat surface on which the rest of the compass is mounted. It has a rulers on its edges for measuring distances on maps. It's edge is straight and useful for laying lines on a map
Dial
Magnifier
Direction-of-Travel Arrow
Baseplate
improves aiming your compass at distant objects
Housing
Mirror
Sight
Orienting Arrow
There are four simple steps to use the compass. What is the three step?
Walk in the direction indicated by the direction of travel arrow until you reach your destination, checking your bearing along the way
Take the compass off the map and hold it with the direction of travel arrow pointing straight ahead away from you
Rotate your whole body, including the compass, until the red end of the needle lies parallel with the orienting arrow
The direction of travel arrow should now point towards your distant feature
There are four simple steps to use the compass. What is the second step?
Rotate your whole body, including the compass, until the red end of the needle lies parallel with the orienting arrow
Take the compass off the map and hold it with the direction of travel arrow pointing straight ahead away from you
The direction of travel arrow should now point towards your distant feature
Walk in the direction indicated by the direction of travel arrow until you reach your destination, checking your bearing along the way
