Mon Prof Augmenté
Map and Compass Race
Age 12 · Sports
You use a map and a compass to find markers called control points in a set order. You start at the triangle, visit each circle in turn, and finish at the double circle.
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In the picture
- The map: a scaled drawing of paths, rocks, and vegetation.
- The thumb compass: its needle points north while the map is held flat.
- The purple line and circles: the route through control points from start to finish.
- The control flag: a marker on the ground that matches a circle on the map.
Examples
- Following a park trail map to reach a picnic table.
- Using a phone compass to walk toward a landmark in a new city.
Key takeaways
- A map and compass together help you know where you are and which way to go.
- Control points must be visited in the order shown on the map.
Quiz: Map and Compass Race (Age 12)
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In orienteering, what two things work together to help you know where you are and which way to go?
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In what order should you visit the control points on an orienteering course?
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A control flag on the ground matches which symbol on the map?
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