how many direction are there in a compass, name them
4: north,south,east, and weast
When using a compass how should hold it?
flat in your hand
identify pace count
Pace count is the number of steps it takes to cover a specific distance, typically 100 meters.
how many parts of compass are there
5:(Direction of travel, baseplate,rotating bezel,rulers, and needle housing )
what is orienteering
the sport of navigation, using a highly detailed map
what is a compass
A compass is an instrument used for navigation and orientation
what is the most common eye color
brown
true or false
true Avocado is a fruit
what is the biggest plant
jupter
why is orienteering important (why do need to learn about it)
without leaning about orienteering you won't be able to use a compass or a map
Who founded scouting?
Lord Baden-Powell
how many steps of using the compass
3
how do we measure pace count
It is measured by counting how many times your right foot touches the ground
name two parts of a compass
(Direction of travel, baseplate,rotating bezel,rulers, and needle housing )
what is the third planet from the sun
the earth
what is the most common compass
The magnetic compass is the most common compass
true or false
is there a Northeast
true there is a Northeast
true or false
pace count is measured by counting how many times your left foot touches the ground (starting with the right foot).
false.it is measured by counting how many times your right foot touches the ground (starting with the left foot).
what is a rotating bezel
rotating bezel:also called the azimuth ring,” this outer circle has 360 degree markings.
how do I not end up like Mr.bean from the video
lean how to use a compass
true or false
A magnetic compass does point to True North!
NO
A magnetic compass does NOT point to True North!
what is the second step of using a compass
2. Turn the bezel until the degree is aligned with the “direction of travel arrow”
why is pace count important in orienteering
in order to estimate the distance you've traveled in a certain direction.
name all parts of this compass
why is orienteering important to scouts
to keep track of where you when hiking or camping