CORE CORE Land Navigation and Orienteering 2

Question 1

When teaching orienteering to beginners, which skill should be introduced first?

Accepted Answer

Map orientation using terrain association

Answer

GPS programming

Answer

Taking a compass bearing

Answer

Calculating pace count

Question 2

In pace counting for navigation, what must a student calibrate before using this technique?

Accepted Answer

Their personal pace count per 100 meters on varied terrain

Answer

The magnetic declination of their compass

Answer

The UTM zone of their location

Answer

The color coding of their map legend

Question 3

What does 'orienting the map' mean in field navigation?

Accepted Answer

Aligning the map so its north matches the actual north direction in the field

Answer

Labeling all landmarks on the map

Answer

Folding the map to the section currently being traveled

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Converting the map scale to real-world distances

Question 4

Which type of terrain feature is easiest to use as a 'catching feature' when navigating through dense forest?

Accepted Answer

A linear feature such as a stream, trail, or ridgeline

Answer

A single large boulder

Answer

A flat open meadow

Answer

A single tall tree

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a 'handrail' in backcountry navigation?

Accepted Answer

A linear terrain feature followed alongside the route of travel for guidance

Answer

A physical safety rope on steep terrain

Answer

A series of waypoints programmed into a GPS

Answer

A marked trail system in a state park

Question 6

When reading a topographic map, closely spaced contour lines indicate what type of terrain?

Accepted Answer

A steep slope or cliff

Answer

A broad, flat valley

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A gentle rolling hill

Answer

A marshy lowland area