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
