COE Technical Skills in Outdoor Education 2

Question 1

A student's compass reads a bearing of 090° off the map, and local declination is 12° East. Using a non-adjustable compass, what bearing should they follow in the field?

Accepted Answer

078°

Answer

With east declination, subtract declination when converting a map (true) bearing to a magnetic bearing: 90° − 12° = 78°.

Question 2

On a topographic map, contour lines forming a V shape that points uphill typically indicate what feature?

Accepted Answer

A drainage or stream valley

Answer

Contour V's point upstream (uphill) in valleys and drainages.

Question 3

Which knot is best for creating a fixed loop at the end of a rope that will not slip and is easy to untie after loading?

Accepted Answer

Bowline

Answer

The bowline forms a secure fixed loop that remains relatively easy to untie after being loaded.

Question 4

When treating backcountry water by boiling, the CDC recommends a rolling boil for how long at elevations above 6,500 feet (about 2,000 m)?

Accepted Answer

3 minutes

Answer

Above 6,500 feet, water should be boiled for 3 minutes because water boils at a lower temperature.

Question 5

In a group paddling situation, which canoe stroke is primarily used by the stern paddler to keep the boat tracking straight without switching sides?

Accepted Answer

J-stroke

Answer

The J-stroke adds a corrective outward push at the end of the forward stroke to counteract turning.

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COE Technical Skills in Outdoor Education 2