COE Navigation & Orienteering 2

Question 1

When taking a bearing with a baseplate compass, which part of the compass should point toward your destination?

Accepted Answer

The direction-of-travel arrow

Answer

The compass housing

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The red end of the magnetic needle

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The declination adjustment scale

Question 2

When magnetic declination is east of true north, how do you convert a map bearing to a compass bearing for field use?

Accepted Answer

Subtract the declination value from the map bearing

Answer

Add the declination value to the map bearing

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Multiply the bearing by the declination value

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No adjustment is needed for eastern declination

Question 3

What is the purpose of taking a back bearing during navigation?

Accepted Answer

Confirming your direction by sighting back along the path already traveled

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Measuring the slope angle behind you

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Determining where the sun will set

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Calculating the distance to your starting point

Question 4

Which navigation technique estimates your current position based on a known starting point, direction of travel, and distance covered?

Accepted Answer

Dead reckoning

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Triangulation

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Terrain association

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Resection

Question 5

In terrain association navigation, which method best confirms your location?

Accepted Answer

Matching a distinctive combination of surrounding terrain features to the map

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Noting the color and species of local vegetation

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Checking the time of day against sunrise/sunset tables

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Observing the predominant wind direction

Question 6

What does 'boxing around' an obstacle mean in navigation?

Accepted Answer

Making a series of 90° turns to detour around an obstacle while returning to the original bearing line

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Marking a hazard on the map with a symbol

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Building a shelter to wait out a storm

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Securing gear in waterproof containers near a water obstacle

Question 7

How does a saddle (col) appear on a topographic map?

Accepted Answer

As two high points connected by an hourglass pattern where contour lines curve inward

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As a closed circle of contour lines indicating a summit

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As a series of tightly parallel lines indicating a vertical cliff

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As a V-shaped contour line pointing downhill