Parts of the compass
Maps
Taking a bearing
General navigation knowledge
100
What part of the compass always points north?
The magnetic needle.
100
What does a map legend tell you?
What the symbols on a map mean.
100
Which part of the compass do you point at your destination?
Direction of travel arrow
100
Name 1 thing you cannot put near a compass.
Metal or electronics
200
What is the name of the rotating part of the compass?
The compass housing.
200
What is this map missing?
T - Title
200
What part of the compass do you read your bearing from?
The index line.
200
Why does the red needle in the compass always point to north?
Due to the Earth's magnetic field.
300
Which compass feature is used to line up with a map's north-south grid lines?
Orienting lines.
300
What does BOLTSS stand for?
B - Border, O - Orientation, L - Legend, T - Title, S - Scale, S - Source
300
What is the proper name for the red shed/ferrari's garage?
Orienteering arrow
300
Which direction is usually at the top of a map?
North
400
Name all 7 parts of the compass.
Baseplate, index line, direction of travel arrow, orienteering lines, orienteering arrow, magnetic needle, compass housing
400
Why do we have grid lines and grid numbers on a map?
To easily locate landmarks and to find exact locations, measure distances, and share coordinates easily .
400
If you were on a bearing of 270 degrees, what direction would you be going?
West.
400
What direction is halfway between S and SE on a 16 point compass?
SSE
500
How many degrees does each little line on the compass housing/dial represent? Hint: The smallest lines in between the numbers.
2 degrees.
500
A map has a scale of 1:25,000. What does 1 cm on the map represent?
250 metres.
500
If you were on a bearing of 135 degrees, which direction would you be travelling?
South-East
500
What direction is halfway between NE and E?
ENE