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

Terrain association — matching physical features on the ground to map symbols — is the foundational skill taught before compass use or coordinate systems.

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

Each person must measure how many paces (double steps) they personally take to cover 100 meters on flat and varied terrain before using pace counting for navigation.

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

Orienting the map means physically rotating it so that north on the map aligns with north in the real world, making terrain features match their map symbols.

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

Linear features like streams, trails, or ridgelines act as catching features because they are hard to miss and stop or redirect travel when reached.

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 handrail is a natural linear feature — such as a fence, stream, or ridgeline — that parallels your direction of travel and guides you without requiring constant compass checks.

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CORE CORE Land Navigation and Orienteering 2