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According to geocaching guidelines, what minimum distance between a Mystery Cache's final coordinates and its posted coordinates necessitates a "?" icon instead of a physical cache icon?
According to geocaching guidelines, what minimum distance between a Mystery Cache's final coordinates and its posted coordinates necessitates a "?" icon instead of a physical cache icon?
- The icon depends on cache type, not distance
- Any distance greater than zero
- More than 3.2 kilometers (2 miles) (correct)
- More than 1.6 kilometers (1 mile)
Which of the following cannot be legitimately listed as a waypoint in a geocache listing, according to geocaching guidelines?
Which of the following cannot be legitimately listed as a waypoint in a geocache listing, according to geocaching guidelines?
- Parking coordinates near the cache location
- A reviewer's private notes containing coordinates (correct)
- Each stage location of a multi-cache
- Coordinates for a bonus cache related to the main cache
Is it permissible to place a puzzle cache's final location within a nature reserve if the cache is a virtual stage?
Is it permissible to place a puzzle cache's final location within a nature reserve if the cache is a virtual stage?
- True, as virtual stages do not involve physical containers
- False, all placements within nature reserves require adherence to specific guidelines (correct)
Which cache description is most likely to violate the Geocaching Commercial Content Policy and be flagged by a reviewer?
Which cache description is most likely to violate the Geocaching Commercial Content Policy and be flagged by a reviewer?
What is the likely outcome if you include an image in your geocache listing that directly reveals the final coordinates of the cache?
What is the likely outcome if you include an image in your geocache listing that directly reveals the final coordinates of the cache?
When you are submitting a new Mystery Cache that involves multiple hidden waypoints, what crucial step must you take before submitting the cache listing for review?
When you are submitting a new Mystery Cache that involves multiple hidden waypoints, what crucial step must you take before submitting the cache listing for review?
According to global geocaching guidelines, which type of geocache always requires explicit landowner permission, even if the cache is placed on publicly accessible land?
According to global geocaching guidelines, which type of geocache always requires explicit landowner permission, even if the cache is placed on publicly accessible land?
If a geocache has not been found or actively maintained for a period of 12 months and the cache owner is unresponsive to inquiries, what action is a geocaching reviewer most likely to take?
If a geocache has not been found or actively maintained for a period of 12 months and the cache owner is unresponsive to inquiries, what action is a geocaching reviewer most likely to take?
Which of the following scenarios has been cited by geocaching reviewers as a valid reason for rejecting a new geocache submission?
Which of the following scenarios has been cited by geocaching reviewers as a valid reason for rejecting a new geocache submission?
Which specific attribute must be applied to a geocache listing if the cache is exclusively accessible via SCUBA diving, according to geocaching attribute guidelines?
Which specific attribute must be applied to a geocache listing if the cache is exclusively accessible via SCUBA diving, according to geocaching attribute guidelines?
What should a geocacher do if they are unable to find a geocache after searching for a reasonable amount of time?
What should a geocacher do if they are unable to find a geocache after searching for a reasonable amount of time?
What is the purpose of a geocache logbook?
What is the purpose of a geocache logbook?
What is the Geocaching Golden Rule?
What is the Geocaching Golden Rule?
Which of the following actions is considered disrespectful to the geocaching community?
Which of the following actions is considered disrespectful to the geocaching community?
Flashcards
Mystery Cache Icon Distance
Mystery Cache Icon Distance
More than 2 miles requires a '?' icon for Mystery Caches.
Geocache Waypoint Restrictions
Geocache Waypoint Restrictions
A reviewer note with coordinates cannot be listed as a waypoint in a geocache listing.
Puzzle Cache Placement Rules
Puzzle Cache Placement Rules
False. A puzzle cache final location may NOT be placed within a nature reserve even virtually.
Commercial Geocaching Violations
Commercial Geocaching Violations
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Revealing Final Coordinates
Revealing Final Coordinates
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Mystery Cache Waypoint Marking
Mystery Cache Waypoint Marking
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Geocache Landowner Permission
Geocache Landowner Permission
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Unmaintained Geocache
Unmaintained Geocache
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SCUBA Diving Attribute
SCUBA Diving Attribute
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Reasons to Reject a Cache
Reasons to Reject a Cache
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Study Notes
- The distance a Mystery Cache's final coordinates must be from the posted coordinates to require a "?" icon instead of a physical icon is more than 2 miles.
- A reviewer note with coordinates cannot be listed as a waypoint in a geocache listing.
- A puzzle cache final location may not be placed within a nature reserve, even if it's a virtual stage.
- A cache description that would most likely be flagged for violating the Geocaching Commercial Content Policy is one where you need to visit a local business (no purchase required) to gather clues.
- If you include an image in your cache listing that reveals the final coordinates, the reviewer will block publication.
- When submitting a new Mystery Cache with multiple hidden waypoints, you must mark all non-final waypoints as "virtual" or "question to answer" before submitting for review.
- According to global guidelines, a Virtual cache type requires landowner permission even on public land.
- If a cache has not been found or maintained in 12 months and has no owner response, a reviewer can archive it without warning.
- The attribute that must be added to any cache that is accessible only via SCUBA diving is "Special Tool Required".
- Reasons to reject a cache submission include:
- Puzzle involves solving a code from an external site
- Cache description includes a link to a local store
- Coordinates are inside a paid attraction without mentioning it
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