ORIENTEERING QUIZ

What are the three steps to taking a bearing?

1. Aim D.O.T. Arrow 2. Align magnetic needle with orienting arrow (Put "Red In The Shed") 3. Read The Bearing At The Index Line

What are the five D's of a map

1. Description 2. Direction 3. Distance 4. Detail 5. Designation

What is the degree of South?

180 degrees

What is the degree of West?

270 degrees

How many degrees are on a compass

360 Degrees

What is the degree of East?

90 degrees

What does the finish point look like on the map?

A circle inside a circle.

What do you use to mark to know that you have been to the control?

Control punch

What is the term used to describe the difference between true north and magnetic north?

Declination

What does D.O.T. stand for?

Direction of Travel

WHEN TAKING A BEARING, WHERE DO YOU READ THE NUMBER VALUE FROM?

INDEX LINE

3 DESIGNATIONS OF NORTH ON A MAP

TRUE NORTH, MAGNETIC NORTH, GRID NORTH

What does the start point look like on an orienteering map?

Triangle