WorksheetsCAASPP Narrative Reading Practice -- Geocaching Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is geocaching?
A type of online gaming
A kind of scavenger hunt
A GPS-based driving test
A virtual reality experience
What can be found inside a geocache?
A logbook and the names of other geocachers
A map to the next geocache
A set of new coordinates
A key to unlock the next level
Where can people find coordinates and clues for geocaches?
On a dedicated geocaching mobile app
On the website www.geocaching.com
In a public library
On social media platforms
What is the main purpose of the geocache website mentioned in the article?
To sell GPS units
To provide a platform for virtual reality games
To serve as a hub for the geocaching community
To offer online treasure maps for sale
What is the first step to take before placing a geocache according to the article?
Post the GPS coordinates online
Obtain permission from the landowner or property manager
Bury or hide a box filled with interesting items
Ensure the cache is not placed in a restricted area
What should a geocache contain according to the article?
A snack, a valuable coin, and the cache's hiding place
A GPS receiver and a calibrated, zoomed-in Google Earth screenshot
Anything interesting such as a keychain, a fridge magnet, or a toy
A detailed map of the location where the cache is hidden
What is the purpose of reviewing a geocache listing on the official site before it is published?
To ensure it contains a disposable camera
To make sure it meets geocaching safety guidelines
To verify the coordinates with Google Earth
To confirm that the cache contains interesting items
How long can the search for a geocache take according to the article?
Exactly 15 minutes
From 15 minutes to an entire day
A week or more
Less than 10 minutes
What are common hiding places for geocaches according to the text?
Libraries and schools
Park benches and hollow trees
Shopping malls and movie theaters
Restaurants and cafes
How are geocaches rated according to the text?
By their size and weight
By their difficulty to access and best time to seek
By their age and historical significance
By their color and material
What is the term used for a geocache hidden inside a city?
Rural cache
Urban cache
City cache
Traditional cache
What do geocachers call non-geocachers who might accidentally find a geocache?
Strangers
Muggles
Tourists
Passersby
Why is a cloudy day considered a problem for geocachers?
It can cause errors in GPS readings
It makes it difficult to see the geocache
It indicates that the geocache has been moved
It usually means the geocache is underwater
What is the accuracy of the GPS receiver mentioned in the text (under good conditions)?
Within 10 meters
Within 5 meters
Within 15 meters
Within 20 meters
What did the GPS receiver indicate when the person was close to finding the geocache?
The GPS receiver stopped working.
The GPS receiver indicated a 5 to 15-meter radius circle to search within.
The GPS receiver pointed northward.
The GPS receiver showed the exact location of the geocache.
What items were found inside the geocache?
A Stewie dashboard toy, a keychain, some coins, fridge magnets, and a miniature flashlight.
A map, a compass, and a set of instructions.
Food supplies and a water bottle.
A mobile phone, a charger, and a pair of sunglasses.
What is the cautionary advice given regarding seeking geocaches?
Always go alone and at night.
Discuss with your parents, get their permission, and avoid remote locations.
Make sure to bring professional climbing equipment.
Only search for geocaches using a printed map.
What is the meaning of the word 'malicious' as used in the footnotes?
Showing a desire to find hidden treasures.
Showing a desire to cause harm to another person.
Showing a desire to travel and explore.
Showing a desire to collect items from geocaches.
What method is described by the term 'triangulate' in the footnotes?
A method of finding a cache by following a straight line.
A method of finding a cache by guessing.
A method of finding a distance or location by measuring the angles between two points and a third known point.
A method of finding a cache by using a compass only.
What year did Morgan Lawless start geocaching according to the article?
1999
2000
2009
2010
What did Morgan Lawless and his mother find near their home in Mamaroneck, N.Y.?
A modern shopping mall
An 18th-century graveyard
A bird sanctuary
A panoramic view of Long Island Sound
According to the article, what has geocaching evolved into?
A high-tech treasure hunt
A family- and budget-friendly adventure
An official school sport
A professional competition
How much does the GPS application for geocaching cost for smartphones according to the article?
Free
$5
$10
$20
As mentioned in the article, approximately how many "stashes" are there within 100 miles of Times Square?
5,000
10,000
15,000
21,000
What is Morgan's favorite part about geocaching?
Winning prizes
The accessibility of the activity
Searching and finding caches
Attending events
How many caches has Morgan found since he started participating in geocaching?
About 100
About 150
About 7,000
About 15
What makes geocaching particularly accessible in New York City according to the text?
The large number of events
The availability of a MetroCard
The presence of many geocachers
The easy-to-find caches
What did the Boy Scouts of America add to their merit badge program?
A GPS unit
A MetroCard
A geocaching merit badge
A social event
Approximately how many people attended the geocaching event at West Hills County Park?
About 15
About 100
About 150
About 7,000
What does the word "enticing" mean as used in the text?
To confuse someone
To attract someone
To navigate somewhere
To hide something
