Orienteering Navigation: Pace and Pace Factor
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What is the primary purpose of control points in orienteering?

  • To disqualify competitors
  • To provide refreshment for the competitors
  • To offer first aid services
  • To show the competitor has completed the course correctly (correct)

    • What does a circle typically indicate on an orienteering map?

  • Control points (correct)
  • The finish point
  • The start point
  • Danger zones

    • What should you do if you get lost during orienteering?

  • Follow a safety azimuth to a prominent feature (correct)
  • Panic and hurry back
  • Immediately use a whistle for help
  • Start walking in a random direction

    • What is the primary method of travel in orienteering?

    <p>On foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary tools used in orienteering?

    <p>A map and compass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distance between two control points on an orienteering map?

    <p>Not specified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a pace equivalent to in terms of steps?

    <p>Two steps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you determine the pace factor in navigation?

    <p>By walking with a normal stride and counting the number of paces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of determining the pace factor in navigation?

    <p>To determine the distance between two points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times should you measure the 100-meter distance to determine the pace factor?

    <p>Three times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do you do if the number of paces varies when measuring the 100-meter distance?

    <p>Sum up the numbers and divide by the number of measurements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the right foot (or left foot) in counting paces?

    <p>It is used to count the number of paces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a compass in orienteering?

    <p>To navigate through the course and stay on track</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the number of steps equivalent to one unit of distance in navigation?

    <p>Pace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of an orienteering map?

    <p>Symbols to represent features and control points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of control points in an orienteering course?

    <p>To check the participant's navigation skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary rule in orienteering competitions?

    <p>The participant who completes the course the fastest wins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for planning an orienteering course?

    <p>A professional course planner</p> Signup and view all the answers

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