Cardinal & Ordinal Directions
How many cardinal directions are there?
4
What is the name of the rectangular flat bottom part of the compass called?
The baseplate (or BP)
You should always hold the compass this way.
What is: flat in the palm of your hand
OR
facing away from your chest (DOG facing out)
What is orienteering?
Running from checkpoint to checkpoint, using a compass and map as your guide.
Ms. Litz has attended concert with which Eagles team teacher? (2 possible answers)
Mr. Hollbrook (the Pixies)
Mr. Ross (Jian & kitten co, Mr. Ross's daugher!)
What is the rhyme that helps you remember the order of the cardinal directions?
Never enter stinky washrooms...
Other answers may vary
The magnetic needle is also known as... (nickname)
"Red Fred"
To determine a bearing, you must turn the compass dial until....
Red Fred goes in the shed
or
the magnetic needle balances inside the orienteering arrow
What are 3 things you need for orienteering
Answers vary: compass, athletic ability, running skills, good trail shoes, a map, etc
Ms. Litz gets confused with this Falcons team teacher ALL THE TIME!
Ms. Parsons (formally known as Ms. Linde...Linde is sort of like Litz), plus we both have blonde hair and love nature ;)
What are the four cardinal directions?
What is North, East, South, and West
What is the technical name for 'the shed'
the orienteering arrow
The ruler is for when using the compass with a...
a map
In orienteering, you follow this to get from one checkpoint to another.
What is a route.
Ms. Litz is pretty close neighbours with this OWLS teacher AND her step-kids mom's place is just 5 houses down from where this teacher lives!
When naming the ordinal directions, which 2 cardinal directions do you always list first?
North and/or South
What does the D.O.G stand for?
Direction
Of
Go
Arrow
Why is the direction of go arrow referred to as the dog?
Because you take your dog for a walk, and the direction of go arrow points in the direction you should walk in
What is the technical name for the marked spots on the map (what you try to find during orienteering).
control points
Ms. Litz went to high-school with this teacher's brother AND sister...
Mr. Wiskar!
What are the four ordinal directions?
North West
South East
South West
The compass dial
What is the name of the type of compasses we use in Outdoor ed?
Baseplate compass
BRAND: Coghlan
This type of line on a map shows elevation and helps you understand if the land is flat or hilly.
What is a contour line.
Ms. Litz had which Ravens teacher as her grade 7 teacher at Scott Creek Middle....
Ms. Carston!