Geo Lab #8

Question 1

Pacing for distance

Answer 1

1- pace interval formula
2- procedure

Question 2

Pace interval formula

Answer 2

Pace interval = known distance/ # of paces

Question 3

Procedure

Answer 3

Walk known distance, count paces, calculate pace interval

Question 4

Orienteering compass

Answer 4

1-Components
2- Bearing

Question 5

Components

Answer 5

1-Graduated compass circle (0°-360°).
2- North (0°), East (90°), South (180°), West
(270°).

Question 6

Bearing:

Answer 6

Face object, align Direction Arrow, read degrees.

Question 7

Calculate Pace Interval:

Answer 7

1-Walk hallway distance, count paces.
2-Pace Interval = Known Distance / # of
Paces (record to two decimal places.

Question 8

Collect Field Data:

Answer 8

1-Record Bearing and # of Paces for all sides of the triangle.
2-Choose Map Area: Circle A or B.

Question 9

Convert Field Data to Map Data:

Answer 9

1-Use Pace Interval to convert paces to
Ground Distance (m).
2-Convert Ground Distance (m) to Map
Distance (cm) using 1 cm = 2 m scale.

Question 10

Create Triangle Map:

Answer 10

1-Plot exact bearing and distance on graph.
2-Check for correct lines, labels, and map
scale.