CORE CORE Land Navigation and Orienteering 3

Question 1

Which map datum is the standard for most USGS topographic maps used in US outdoor education?

Accepted Answer

NAD 83

Answer

WGS 84

Answer

NAD 27

Answer

GRS 80

Question 2

In a CORE outdoor education class, a student should practice navigation skills in what progressive order?

Accepted Answer

Map reading → compass → GPS as backup

Answer

GPS → compass → map reading

Answer

Compass → map reading → GPS

Answer

GPS → map reading → compass

Question 3

What is the standard scale used on most USGS 7.5-minute topographic maps?

Accepted Answer

1:24,000

Answer

1:100,000

Answer

1:50,000

Answer

1:250,000

Question 4

Which directional method is most reliable when electronic devices fail in the backcountry?

Accepted Answer

Map and baseplate compass

Answer

Satellite phone triangulation

Answer

Solar-powered GPS watch

Answer

Cell phone compass app

Question 5

What does a 'saddle' look like on a topographic map?

Accepted Answer

Two hilltops connected by a low point shown as an hourglass shape in contours

Answer

A single circular closed contour at a hilltop

Answer

Evenly spaced parallel contour lines across flat terrain

Answer

A single contour line crossing a river

Question 6

When teaching a CORE program, what is the recommended group size for introductory orienteering courses?

Accepted Answer

Groups of 2–4 students to encourage peer learning while maintaining safety

Answer

Individual solo navigation only

Answer

Classes of 30+ for efficiency

Answer

Pairs only — no groups larger than two