Practice Outdoor Navigation Mastery (2) - Adventure & Outdoor Activities

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Question 1.
What does GIS stand for?
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Think about how we manage maps and spatial data.
Question 2.
What is the purpose of a local deviation chart?
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Consider how your compass might not point true north.
3Question 3.
What does GIS stand for?
- Geographic Integrated System
- Geographic Information System
- Geographic Input System
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Think about how we manage maps.
4Question 4.
Celestial navigation is best used when electronic systems fail.
- True
- False
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What traditional methods do we rely on in emergency situations?
Question 5.
You are using a chart that lists local magnetic declinations. How would you adjust your compass reading based on that data?
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Think about the difference between true north and magnetic north.
Question 6.
While on a hike, your GPS device fails. You decide to use celestial navigation instead. How would you determine your location during the day?
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What sun position do you need to consider for your calculations?

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