Orienteering Introduction

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which is not needed to orienteer?

map

GPS

compass

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Crossing territory using a map and compass is known as...

orienting the map

orienteering

orientation

orientational

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In which European country did the sport originate?

Norway

Russia

Sweden

Valley Forge

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A map that shows the features of the earth's surface is...

geographic map

political map

topographic map

special purpose map

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

On an orienteering map, how are changes in elevation shown?

colors

contour lines

in the key

with numbers

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Other than "by foot" which is not a way to complete an orienteering course?

in a canoe

riding a bike

riding a horse

while skiing

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which color (level) course is not among those that are the easiest to complete?

white

green

yellow

orange

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A novice is not...

a beginner

a person who is learning a skill

an expert

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which characteristic is true of an expert orienteering course?

it is shorter

travel within site of identifiable andmarks

greater reliance on the compass

terrain is easier

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

To navigate an orienteering course, you will need...

a tour guide

a written set of directions

a GPS

a topographic map and a compass

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

One key to successful navigation of an orienteering course is to know...

the location of the next control

the sun's position overhead

your latitude and longitude

where you are on the map

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A compass will always be oriented to the...

north

south

east

west

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The colors of the controls are...

red/white/blue

orange and white

gold and black

orange and green

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How do you show you visited a control?

you punch a spot on the control card

you shout "I'm here" for all to hear

you take a slip of paper with the number on it

you write your initials on the control

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Streams, rocks, tree roots, rivers, are ...

nature's gifts to human beings

not shown on a topographic map

relief features of the earth's surface

not visible on an orienteering course

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Matching the map's orientation to the features you see around you is...

not a wise thing to do

a waste of time while orienteering

orienting the map

not helpful

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Orienteers call vegetation that is impassable...

"fright"

"flight"

"fight"

"blight"

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The color of streams, rivers, lakes on an orienteering map is...

brown

yellow

green

blue

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Orienteers consider this color their "friend" because it is the color of open, passable fields.

yellow

black

brown

dark green

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Where would you look on an orienteering map to learn the meanings of the symbols?

the title

the contour lines

the key or legend

the credits

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