Which of these statements about the continents is NOT accurate?
The world’s longest river and largest desert are found in Africa.
North America is almost totally surrounded by water.
Australia is the only continent that is also a country.
Asia is the largest continent in both size and population.
The _______ Ocean is the only ocean bordered by land on the north rather than by water.
Atlantic
Pacific
Arctic
Indian
Which of these statements about the poles and the polar regions is NOT accurate?
The Arctic region is much colder than the Antarctic region because it is over land instead of water.
On a globe, North America, Europe, and Asia are visible from the vantage point of the North Pole.
The Poles are the coldest places on earth and are frozen, ice-covered deserts year-round.
The South Pole is located in Antarctica, which is surrounded by ocean
What term is used to refer to lines running from the North Pole to the South Pole?
Degrees
Parallels
Longitude
Latitude
What term is used to refer to the angular distance north or south of the equator?
Meridian
Latitude
Longitude
Degree
The line of longitude designated as zero degrees and known as the prime meridian passes through which city?
Bergen, Norway
Lisbon, Portugal
Frankfurt, Germany
Greenwich, England
What term is used to describe the aligning or positioning of oneself or a map in relation to the surroundings?
Correlating
Orienting
Scaling
Modifying
Which of these terms is incorrectly paired with its definition?
Statute mile: a unit of measurement that is approximately 6,080 feet
Declination: an angular difference between true north and either magnetic or grid north
Grid north: the direction of north established by using the vertical grid lines on a map
Legend: an explanation of the symbols used on a map
Which of these statements about grid coordinates is NOT accurate?
The greater the number of digits in a grid coordinate, the greater the degree of precision of locating a point on a map.
The first letter of a grid coordinate represents the row designation, and the second letter is the column designation.
A 4-digit grid coordinate locates a point to within 1,000 meters, while an eight-digit grid coordinate locates it to within ten meters.
A grid coordinate contains no spaces or punctuation marks, and must contain an even number of digits.
Which of these relief indicators is correctly defined?
Hachures: bold lines showing large rocky outcroppings and sometimes mountain ranges and plateaus
Layer tinting: a shadow effect on one side of terrain features, with the darker areas indicating the steepest slopes
Shaded relief: different bands of colors indicating different elevation ranges
Form lines: dashed lines on a map without elevation numbers that give only a general idea of relief
On a topographic map, what term is used to refer to every fifth heavily drawn contour line marked with elevation?
Primary
Intermediate
Supplementary
Index
What term is used to refer to a line of high ground with changes in elevation along its top?
Saddle
Draw
Ridgeline
Cliff
What term is used to refer to a low point in the ground surrounded by higher ground in all directions?
Valley
Depression
Saddle
Draw
For which of these terrain features would the contour lines be very close together and possibly even touch?
Hill
Spur
Cliff
Cut
Which of these terms is NOT correctly defined?
Convex: curving inward, as the inside of a bowl
Concentric: having a common center
Benchmark: elevation marks made on rocks by surveyors
Contour interval: difference in elevation between adjacent contour lines
On a map, the RF (or _______ Fraction) is the ratio of map distance to ground distance.
Relationship
Regulation
Resection
Representative
In which of these steps in measuring curved-line distance has a critical step been omitted?
Make a mark on the straight-edged paper at the beginning point’s center of mass.
Make marks at short straight distances on the map as you proceed.
Pivot the paper to align it to the next straight portion of the distance.
At the ending point, use the bar scale to read the distance from the marks on the paper.
Which of these statements about pace count is NOT accurate?
Pace lengthens on a down-slope and shortens on an upgrade.
To determine pace count, you have to know how many paces it takes to walk 100 meters.
Putting a pebble in your pocket or tying knots in a string helps keep track of distance traveled.
.One natural step is about 36 inches long.
What term is used to refer to a horizontal angle measured clockwise in degrees from a north base line?
Declination
Mil
Azimuth
Grid-Magnetic (GM) Angle
What term is used to refer to an azimuth obtained by adding or subtracting 180 degrees from the azimuth, depending on the degree of the azimuth
Magnetic
Back
Base
Grid
A line from any point on the Earth’s surface to the north pole is known as _______ north.
magnetic
grid
true
geographic
The north-seeking needle of a compass points to _______ north.
magnetic
true
geographic
grid
What term is used to refer to the angular difference between true north and either magnetic or grid north?
Intersection
Convergence
Azimuth
Declination
Which of these steps in converting grid azimuths to magnetic azimuths should be completed second?
Draw a magnetic prong from the base of the grid-north line in the direction of the magnetic north relative to that of the grid-north line.
Find the value of the G-M Angle by drawing an arc from the grid line to the magnetic line.
From the base of the grid north line, draw a direction line at roughly a right angle from north.
Draw a vertical, or grid-north, line, aligning it with the vertical lines on the map.
Which of these terms is NOT correctly defined?
Intersection: a method of locating an unknown point by determining where the azimuths from at least two known points meet
Resection: a method of locating your unknown position by determining where the back azimuths from two or three locations meet
Field expedient: locating or plotting an unknown position from a known point by giving a direction and a distance along the direction line
Grid-Magnetic Angle: angular difference in direction between grid north and magnetic north, measured east or west from grid north
In what type of orienteering must all competitors visit the same 6-12 control points in the same order?
Cross-country
Score
Relay
Line
In the type of movement technique known as _______, competitors follow a compass bearing to their destination.
aiming off
direct line
geographic orientation
steering mark
In the type of movement technique known as _______, competitors move toward one side of a destination point instead of directly at it
aiming off
steering mark
direct line
attack point
In the type of movement technique known as _______, competitors select an easy-to-see object or terrain feature in the general direction of their travel.
direct line
aiming off
steering mark
geographic orientation
In the type of movement known as _______, competitors keep their maps oriented as they travel, remembering the terrain features along the route.
aiming off
steering mark
direct line
geographic orientation
The first “V” in S-U-R-V-I-V-A-L stands for _______.
vanquish fear and panic
vary the kinds of food you look for
vigorously work to find shelter and food
verify your location if you can
The “I” in S-U-R-V-I-V-A-L stands for _______.
improve your situation
identify sources of food and water
improvise
implement a plan to find or create shelter
The “L” in S-U-R-V-I-V-A-L stands for _______.
life is precious
live by your wits
live and let live
life is fragile
Which of the following is NOT involved in personal protection?
Adequate clothing
Survival equipment
Shelter
Creating a survival kit
The average person can go how many days without water?
1-3
4-6
7-9
10-12
In a survival situation, half your caloric intake should be what?
Proteins
Vitamins and minerals
Fats
Carbohydrates
_______ release(s) energy more slowly than carbohydrates.
Vitamins and minerals
Fats
Proteins
Fiber
Fish are a good source of protein and _______.
carbohydrates
fat
vitamins and minerals
fiber
Insects are composed of 65-80% what?
Fat
Carbohydrates
Protein
Vitamins
Avoid eating all EXCEPT which of the following types of insects?
Hairy insects
Caterpillars
Those with a sharp odor
Winged insects
What type of shelter is illustrated here?
Improvised
Immediate-action
Strong
Weak
Dry leaves are an example of which of the following?
Tinder
Kindling
Firewood
Fire igniter
Twigs are an example of which of the following?
Tinder
Kindling
Firewood
Fire igniter
Which of the following is an example of kindling?
Paper
Dry leaves
Split wood
Cedar bark
What type of fire is illustrated here?
Tepee
Log Cabin
Pyramid
Star
What type of fire is illustrated here?
Tepee
Log Cabin
Pyramid
Star
What letters make up the international distress signal?
SOS
SOP
DIST
HELP
Which of the following is an incomplete protein?
Fish
Legumes
Meat
Poultry
Which of the following is a complete protein?
Legumes
Milk
Fish
Grains
Which of the following is the most accurate description of a mangrove jungle?
A jungle of very dense growth of vegetation at ground level
A swamp of tangled roots and branches along a tropical seashore
The most difficult terrain in which to travel and find food
A jungle with large trees and a network of vines
Which of the following is the most accurate description of a primary jungle?
A jungle with large trees and a network of vines
A swamp of tangled roots and branches along a tropical seashore
A jungle of very dense growth of vegetation at ground level
The most difficult terrain in which to travel and find food
Which of the following is the most accurate description of a secondary jungle?
A jungle with large trees and a network of vines
A jungle of very dense growth of vegetation at ground level
The most difficult terrain in which to travel and find food
A swamp of tangled roots and branches along a tropical seashore
Which of the following is the most accurate description of a high mountain jungle?
A jungle of very dense growth of vegetation at ground level
A jungle with large trees and a network of vines
The most difficult terrain in which to travel and find food
A swamp of tangled roots and branches along a tropical seashore
Your best aid to survival in the jungle is _______.
light clothing
a compass
fire
a machete
To prevent moisture in your breath from freezing, condensing, and wetting your sleeping bag, what should you do before going to sleep?
Insulate your sleeping bag with a waterproof material.
Keep your nose and mouth outside the sleeping bag.
Wrap a cloth of some sort around your head.
Wrap a piece of waterproof material around your face.
What is the most effective way to dress for survival in extreme cold?
In layers
In heavy clothes
Wearing clothing made of insulating material
Wearing water-resistant clothes
What is the primary reason you should be careful not to restrict circulation when dressing for extreme cold?
Unrestricted circulation makes walking easier.
Good circulation spreads heat and prevents frostbite.
Restricting circulation results in heat buildup.
Restricted circulation can result in loss of consciousness.
The tooth-edged leaves of this cold-climate tree are edible.
Arctic oak
Pine
White spruce
Dwarf arctic birch
Which of the following is NOT a good way to get fresh water on the open sea?
Drink rainwater.
Use a solar still if you have one.
Use a sponge or cloth to soak up moisture from fog or dew.
Drink fish juices.
Because plankton can be hard to digest, you should _______.