WorksheetsCompass Worksheet
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary purpose of the object shown in the image?
To measure temperature
To find directions
To calculate speed
To measure weight
Which direction is indicated by the red arrow on the compass in the image?
South
East
North
West
If you wanted to measure a distance on a map using the object in the image, which feature would you use?
The rotating dial
The ruler on the side
The red arrow
The black base
What is the purpose of the "Direction of Travel Arrow" on a compass?
To show which way is north
To indicate the direction you should move or travel
To measure distance on a map
To tell the time
Which part of the compass is used to read the bearing?
The ruler on the side
The direction of travel arrow
Compass housing with degree dial
The baseplate
What is the name of the arrow on a compass that shows the direction you should move toward?
Direction of Travel Arrow
Orienting Arrow
North Arrow
Magnetic Arrow
What is the function of the orienting arrow on a compass?
It helps align the compass with the map or bearing.
It points to magnetic north.
It measures distance on a map.
It shows the current temperature.
Which scale on the compass is used to adjust for the difference between magnetic north and true north?
Declination Scale
Direction of Travel Arrow
Orienting Arrow
Ruler Scale
What is the function of the compass housing with degree dial?
It points north
It measures distance
It allows you to set and read bearings in degrees
It shows the direction of travel
Which part of the compass is used to measure distances on a map?
Compass Housing with degree dial
Scale/Rulers
Declination Scale
Orienting Arrow
What does the Index Line on a compass help you do?
Read the bearing
Find magnetic north
Measure map distances
Set the orienting arrow
How would you use the Compass Housing with degree dial when navigating?
To measure the length of a trail
To set and read the direction in degrees
To draw straight lines on a map
To find the nearest landmark
What is the function of the magnetic needle on a compass?
It points to magnetic north.
It measures distance.
It shows the scale of the map.
It marks the direction of travel.
If you want to set a bearing on your compass, which part should you align with the desired degree?
Index Line
Declination Scale
Magnetic Needle
Scale/Rulers
What is the function of the magnetic needle on a compass?
It points to the north magnetic pole.
It measures distance on a map.
It shows the degree dial.
It marks the index line.
If you want to align your compass with a map, which part should you use to line up with the map’s grid lines?
Orienting Lines
Magnetic Needle
Index Line
Baseplate
