Orienteering Fundamentals
A Grade 10 Physical Education worksheet covering the basics of orienteering, including compass use, map reading, and safety.
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Orienteering Fundamentals
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers. Use your knowledge of orienteering to complete the tasks.
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of a compass in orienteering?
To measure distances accurately.
To determine your exact location on a map.
To find Magnetic North and orient the map.
To communicate with other team members.
2. What does the color brown typically represent on an orienteering map?
Water features (lakes, rivers)
Vegetation (forests, open land)
Contour lines (elevation changes)
Man-made features (roads, buildings)
3. The three basic components of orienteering are map, compass, and .
4. When using a compass, the red end of the needle always points to North.
5. A control point in orienteering is typically marked by a white and orange .
6. Describe the 'Attack Point' strategy in orienteering and why it is important.
7. Explain the difference between 'Magnetic North' and 'True North' and how this difference is accounted for in orienteering.
8. It is generally safe to participate in orienteering alone without informing anyone of your route.
True
False
9. Orienteering maps use standardized symbols to represent various terrain features.
True
False
10. Identify the main parts of the compass shown below and briefly describe their function in orienteering.
11. Imagine you are at point 'X' on an orienteering map and need to navigate to a control point marked 'CP'. Describe the steps you would take to use your map and compass to accurately reach 'CP'.