Orienteering

What is a Topographic Map?

• Topographic maps are also commonly called contour maps or "topo maps."

• Topographic maps conventionally show topography, or land contours, by means of contour lines.

• A Topographic map is a detailed and accurate illustration of manmade and natural features on the ground such as railroads, and rivers.

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What is some of the uses of topographic maps? Choose the correct answer. Select all that may apply.

• Where you are. How to get where you want to go. The distance between two points.

• Indication where the best tuck shop or fish and chips restaurant are.

• This type of map can help you to find the best route for your morning run.

• Latitude and longitude of any point on the map. What the terrain is like in a given area, such as steepness or flat.

Name all of these topographical symbols we find on topographic maps.

• Boat Launch, Restrooms, Lodging, Hiking trail, Picnic area, Food service, Unpaved road, Shelter, Canoe access, Hospital,

• Boat Launch, Restrooms, Beds for sleeping, Hiking trail, Picnic area, Cutlery for sale, Unpaved road, Shelter, Canoe access, Hospital.

• Boat Launch, Restrooms, Lodging, Running Track, Picnic area, Free food, Unpaved road, Shelter, Canoe access, Hunting ground.

• Deep sea fishing, Divorce court, Lodging, Hiking trail, Home shelter, Food service, Unpaved road, Shelter, Canoe access, Hospital.

What is the main parts of the nomenclature orienteering compass, a. ________, b. ________, c. ___________ used in orienteering.

What is the 2 ways of correction needed for declination?

• Adjustable declination compasses, Magnetic Declination

• When you use tipex to correct your answer. when a boy ask you to do orienteering but you decline.

• how far apart two points are away from each other. translating it to distance on the ground.

• Rotate the dial until compass ring North agrees with map North. Holding the map and compass steadily.

What is the 2 methods used for declination?

• Use a declination adjustable compass, Use compass on your mobile

• When declining down the mountain, don't go too fast with the compass, Use compass with stick & sun.

• Use a declination adjustable compass, Mark your map

• Use a declination adjustable compass, Mark your compass

Explain what is resection?

• Resection is a method of using a compass and a map to find the position on the ground of your position.

• Resection is a method of using a compass and a map to determine your current position,

• resection is when you not sure you understand the section and need to reread the section called resection.

• a magnetic needle will point east of true north

How many countries do orienteering?

• 5-10

• 20-30

• 40-50

• 65-70

BONUS Question. What countries has established national championships in Orienteering?

• The nations of Finland, Norway and Sweden

• Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, USA

• Finland, Switzerland, the Soviet Union and Hungary.

• India, Philippines, Jamaica, Ghana.

What Are the Benefits of Orienteering? Select ALL that apply.

• Orienteering is a mental and physical exercise that gets participants out into nature.

• Orienteering as sport helps the young to find a Boy/girl friend and the older ones a life partner.

• Orienteering promotes stamina, independence from technology, spatial reasoning abilities, and cooperation skills.

• Orienteering helps with bone and muscle development.