Geocaching and GPS Technology Quiz

What is the primary function of navigation satellites?

• To provide internet access

• To guide airplanes, ships, and cars

• To broadcast television signals

• To predict weather patterns

What is geocaching?

• A game involving finding hidden items using GPS

• A method of tracking weather changes

• A technique for improving satellite signals

• A way to navigate through forests

How many satellites are part of the GPS network?

• 30

• 20

• 35

• 25

What technology does a phone use to determine its location?

• Infrared scanning

• Triangulation

• Signal reflection

• Magnetic field detection

How many GPS satellites are needed to triangulate a location?

• At least four

• At least one

• At least two

• At least three

What should you do if you take something from a geocache?

• Notify the authorities

• Replace it with something else

• Take a picture

• Leave a note

What is a 'muggle' in the context of geocaching?

• A person who finds geocaches

• A person who hides geocaches

• A person not involved in geocaching

• A person who creates GPS technology

What is one of the basic rules of geocaching?

• Always geocache at night

• Use a metal detector

• Leave the cache in a different location

• Respect private property

What is Victoria's favorite aspect of geocaching?

• The surprise of finding something

• The use of technology

• The social interaction

• The physical exercise

Where can you find more information about geocaching and related educational materials?

• In a travel guide

• In a GPS manual

• On the Science Trek website

• At the local library