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What direction is left of north
West
How many compass points are there
8
what is the key for different symbols on a map?
The legend
What do you do when you are lost. why?
Stay put. when you move you are more likely to be moving away fr4om your fellow hikers.
What are the 8 points of a compass?
north, north-east, north-west, east, south, south-east, south-west, west.
What are the 8 compass points
North, South, East, West
North east, North West
South east, South West
What does a blue line mean
Water
What are the 10 essentials?
Map, Compass, Sun protection, Extra clothing, Flashlight + batteries, First aid kit, Firestarter, form of SOS( red flare) Extra food + water.
When you get lost do try to find your way back to the group
No
Is a compass part of the 10 essentials
Yes
How do you now the elevation is getting higher
The contour lines on the map get closer together
Name some hazards of hiking.
widow makers, wild animals, poisonous plants, getting lost, hypothermia, dehydration, heat stroke, slipping or falling.
You should have a map of your hiking place
Yes
What causes a compass to point to true north?
The magnetic pull and push of the north and south poles.
What does a dotted line on a map usually represent?
they are typically found where there is no elevation, in-between contour lines.
Where is the ideal camp set up?
flat higher ground, away from any known habitats, at least 60 meters from a water source.
What item should you have when hiking that helps you navigate
Compass
How many degrees is South from North
180°
Would it be better to hike 4 miles by a river or 8 miles following a road, to get help? why?
8 miles alongside the road because passers can see you while they are driving. you are more likely to come in contact with someone on a road.
When you are hiking on a road should you be on the left or right side. why?
Left
Going against traffic so you can see where the cars are when passing.