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Map, Compass, Checkpoint
Age 12 · Sports
A compass and a map tell you which way to go in the woods. You follow the course and find each orange-and-white flag one after another.
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In the picture
- Baseplate compass: the needle that points to magnetic north
- Orienteering map: paths and land shapes drawn to match the ground
- Checkpoint flag: the orange-and-white marker on a post
- Stream: the water line the flag stands beside
Examples
- Following a shopping centre floor plan to reach the right shop.
- Choosing the correct trail on a family walk using a park map.
Key takeaways
- Turning the map so it matches the ground is what keeps you on course.
- A compass needle always points to magnetic north.
Quiz: Map, Compass, Checkpoint (Age 12)
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In orienteering, what keeps you on course?
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What does a compass needle always point to?
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What marks a checkpoint on an orienteering course?
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