Geocaching Adventure Worksheet

Geocaching Adventure Worksheet

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of geocaching, its terminology, and safe practices.

1. What does GPS stand for in the context of geocaching?

2. Which of the following is NOT typically found inside a geocache?

3. Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity where participants use a   receiver or a mobile device to hide and seek containers, called  , anywhere in the world.

4. When you take an item from a geocache, the geocaching rule is to   an item of equal or greater value.

5. A common type of geocache that involves solving a puzzle to find the final coordinates is called a   cache.

6. Geocaches should always be hidden in plain sight so they are easy to find.

7. It is good practice to bring a pen or pencil with you when geocaching to sign the logbook.

8. Describe the 'Cache In Trash Out' (CITO) principle in geocaching. Why is it important?

9. What safety precautions should you consider before heading out on a geocaching adventure?

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

10. A   is a person who does not know about geocaching and might accidentally disturb a cache.

11. The abbreviation 'FTF' in geocaching stands for  .

12. A   is a trackable item with a unique code that is moved from cache to cache, often with a specific mission.