Orienteering

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True

'Lat'itude Lines run side to side on the map just like the steps of a ladder?

C

A nice, gradual hill?

Contour lines

Brown lines on the map that indicate elevation

True

Elevation is how many feet above the ground a point is on the map? True or false

Denotes vegetation on a topographical map

Green on a topographical map?

A

Has a crater in the top?

4

How many 7.5 minute maps does it take to make a 15 minute map?

False

If my right foot is my counting foot, I tap my left leg with my right hand each step? true or false

False

It is OK to swing your compass with the compass string? True or false

East to west

Latitude lines are measured east to west or north to south?

True

Longitude and latitude are measured in degrees, minutes and seconds? True or false

False

Longitude coordinates get higher as you move north and lower as you move south? True or false

North to south

Longitude lines are measured East to west or north to south?

True

Longitude lines run north and south on a map? True or false

True

Most of the questions about a map or found on the map? True or false

Northwest

North America is in the Northwest or Southwest hemisphere of the globe?

Proctor scale

Part 1?

Direction of travel arrow

Part 2?

Declination

Part 3?

Orienteering error

Part 4?

Vial lines

Part 5?

Magnetic needle

Part 6?

Azimuth ring

Part 7?

Base plate

Part 8?

Declination

The angle difference between true North and magnetic north is called?

Printed

The date under the name of the map is the date that the map was?

East and west

The declination of a map is always east or west or north and south?

False

The letters UTM on a map stand for under the mountain?

True

The name of the map you are using will be repeated on the right top and bottom of the map. True or false?

Align

The term for setting your compass on the map so that the long edge of the base is on a line from your present location to your desired destination?

Bearing

This is found by holding the compass steady and rotating the azimuth so the 'N' on the azimuth is pointing north on the map.

Course

This is what you follow when your compass points in the direction you need to travel to reach your destination?

Benchmark 304 feet

What does BM 304 stand for?

135°, south east

What is the Bering and direction Of C?

0° or 360°, North

What is the Bering and direction of A?

180°, South

What is the Bering and direction of B?

315°, Northwest

What is the Bering and direction of D?

90°, East

What is the Bering and direction of E?

270°, West

What is the Bering and direction of F?

45°, north east

What is the Bering and direction of G?

225°, Southwest

What is the Bering and direction of H?

Triangulation

What is the method called a finding your exact location on a map by taking bearings on two separate, visible objects and transferring those bearings to your map?

25 ft

When pacing on the rope if my counting foot hits the ground five times, how far did I walk?

It is found at the bottom of the map and is always in feet

Where is the contour interval found on a map? Is it measured in feet or inches?

Bottom left center

Where is the declination found on the map?

Bottom center

Where is the scale located on a map?

The corners, sides, top and bottom of the map

Where must you look to find the name of the eight maps that adjoin your map?

F

Which has a gradual slope on the west and a steep slope on the east?

D

Which has two peaks of equal height with a saddle in between?

B

Which has two peaks with the West Peak being to intervals higher then the east?

True

While doing the three Legged rope course you should keep your flags in your back pocket? True or false

True

You should check your landmark three times before you start pacing? True or false


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