orienteering Flashcards
1
Q
what is orienteering?
A
participants navigate from 1 map to another using a map and compass
-can be leisurely walk in woods or race
2
Q
what are the variables ?
A
1) start
2) control sites
3) finish
3
Q
what are the controls?
A
1) circles centered on feature to be found
2) control marks the location
3) description sheet describes control placement and codes
4
Q
what is a punch?
A
orienteer uses punch hanging next to flag to punch his or her card
5
Q
why orienteer?
A
challenge self physically
enjoy outdoors
mental challenge
navigational skills
6
Q
what is magnetic north
A
-grid lines pointing to magnetic north on orienteering maps
