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.
The name of Mr. Rusby's cat
Teddy and/or ..Merlin
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
Mr. Ross's daughter just released her first official EP for her band which goes by this name...
Jian
or
Jian & Kitten Co
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.
The teachers with these initials are all pretty close neighbors:
B.L, E.V, J.B, and P.G
Brittany Litz
Eric Vandette
Joanne Bahng
Paul Gangnes
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. Carston (Ravens team) might be a teacher by day...but what is her weekend and summer job?
Wedding Officiant (the person that marries people)!
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.
List your team's 2 days of giving lyrics and/or items for the 12 days of giving campaign and song!
Answers may vary.