Geo Lab #8 Practice Quiz

Question 1

What is the formula for Pace Interval?

a. Distance / Paces
b. Paces / Distance
c. Known Distance / Paces
d. Paces * Known Distance

Answer 1

C. Known Distance / Paces

Question 2

In an orienteering compass, where is North usually located?
a. 90°
b. 180°
c. 0°
d. 270°

Answer 2

C. 0

Question 3

What does a compass circle typically graduate from?
a. 0°-180° b. 0°-360° c. 90°-270° d. 180°-360°

Answer 3

B. 0°-360°

Question 4

How is Pace Interval calculated?
a. Paces / Known Distance
b. Known Distance * Paces
c. Known Distance / # of Paces
d. # of Paces * Known Distance

Answer 4

c. Known Distance / # of Paces

Question 5

What does closure error represent in mapping?
a. Distance between two points
b. Error in compass reading
c. Accuracy of pacing
d. Distance from North

Answer 5

a. Distance between two points

Question 6

What is used to convert Ground Distance to Map Distance in this lab exercise?
a. Protractor
b. Map Scale
c. Compass
d. Pacing

Answer 6

b. Map Scale