Deck 21: Alternative Environment Activities

Question 1

A map is oriented to north by

A) matching magnetic north (lines) on the map to direction of magnetic north on the compass.
B) matching direction of travel arrow on compass with magnetic north on map.
C) rotating the compass housing until 'N' lines up with the direction of travel arrow.
D) matching direction of travel arrow on compass with north on map.
E) matching the red magnetic arrow with contour lines on the map.

Answer 1

matching magnetic north (lines) on the map to direction of magnetic north on the compass.

Question 2

An in-turn is

A) determined by the sweepers.
B) counterclockwise rotation for a right-hander.
C) counterclockwise rotation for a left-'hander.
D) clockwise rotation for a lefthander.
E) is the recommended turn for all take-out shots.

Answer 2

counterclockwise rotation for a left-'hander.

Question 3

During the herringbone, the skier

A) rolls knees and ankles inward to push inside edge to the hill, tails of skies together to form a V.
B) reaches ahead with poles to pull self up the hill.
C) moves in a controlled motion down the hill.
D) crouches then extends with each arm push.
E) Forcefully kicks down and back on the weighted ski and glides onto the opposite ski while moving up the hill.

Answer 3

rolls knees and ankles inward to push inside edge to the hill, tails of skies together to form a V.

Question 4

"Put the red in the shed" is a helpful cue for

A) orienting the map.
B) orienting self to north by compass.
C) taking a 180 degree bearing.
D) taking a 90degree bearing.
E) orienting self to the map.

Question 5

A blank end in curling

A) occurs when both teams have the same number of rocks in the house.
B) occurs when teams are tied in the ninth end.
C) is the final end of the game.
D) occurs when no points are scored.
E) happens when a sweeper touches the rock with his/her broom.

Question 6

The emergency signal an orienteerer uses when she is in an emergency situation and requires assistance is

A) two long blasts, followed by two short blasts on whistle.
B) six long blasts on whistle.
C) three long blasts on whistle.
D) five long blasts on whistle.
E) three short blasts on whistle.

Question 7

An out-turn is

A) clockwise rotation for a left-hander.
B) clockwise rotation for a right-hander.
C) always thrown by the skip.
D) determined by the sweepers.
E) counterclockwise for a left-hander.

Question 8

The second on a curling team is the player

A) who throws the fifth and sixth rocks for his team.
B) who is often responsible for sweeping duties.
C) who throws the sixth and seventh rocks for her team.
D) who is responsible for deciding on strategic placement of rocks in the house.
E) who calls the sweeping signals.

Question 9

The three blast signal in cross country skiing means

A) stay put until a second signal.
B) find your buddy.
C) emergency signal for stay put.
D) go to designated place immediately.
E) serious injury.

Question 10

During the snowplow, the skier

A) faces directly up the hill.
B) uses poles to control direction.
C) puts her poles out in front for bracing.
D) pushes tails of skis out using heel plates.
E) transfers her weight from right to left with each stride.

Question 11

The skip on a curling team is the player

A) who throws the fifth and sixth rocks for her team.
B) who is often responsible for sweeping duties.
C) who throws the sixth and seventh rocks for her team.
D) who is responsible for deciding on strategic placement of rocks in the house.
E) who always assists with sweeping duties.

Question 12

A bearing

A) identifies all features that appear on a map.
B) is engraved on the base plate of the compass.
C) is the ratio of distance on the ground to distance on the map.
D) is the moveable part of the compass.
E) provides the direction of travel in terms of degrees on a compass.

Question 13

A legend

A) provides the direction of travel in terms of degrees on a compass.
B) is engraved on the base plate of the compass.
C) is the ratio of distance on the ground to distance on the map.
D) identifies all features that appear on a map.
E) is marked by the direction-of-travel arrow on the compass base plate.

Question 14

The orienting arrow

A) provides the direction of travel in terms of degrees on a compass.
B) is engraved on the base plate inside the compass housing.
C) is the moveable part of the compass housing.
D) is the red and white floating needle.
E) is marked by the direction-of-travel arrow on the compass base plate.

Question 15

The compass is oriented when

A) the direction of travel arrow is at 360 degrees.
B) magnetic north matches the bearing.
C) the red part of the magnetic needle is aligned with the orienting arrow.
D) the white part of the magnetic needle is aligned with the direction of travel arrow.
E) the direction of travel arrow is aligned with the orienting arrow.

Question 16

In curling, foothold from where the rock is delivered is called the

A) guard.
B) hack.
C) house.
D) shot rock.
E) hog line.

Question 17

In curling, a raise

A) is the rock that is closest to the button.
B) is a rock that is put in position to protect another rock.
C) helps to adjust the direction of the curl.
D) is when one rock bumps another rock.
E) is called when a sweeper touches the rock with his broom.

Question 18

In curling, the center of the house is called

A) the blank.
B) a hack.
C) the bull's eye.
D) shot rock.
E) the button.

Question 19

Lines on a map that join points of the same elevation

A) calculate the ratio of distance on the ground to distance on the map.
B) mark inter-cardinal directions.
C) are called contour lines.
D) denote a series of orienteering symbols at the same elevation.
E) are called cardinal lines.

Question 20

In curling, a bonspiel

A) is called when neither team puts a rock in the house.
B) is a curling competition.
C) is the ringed target area.
D) is comprised of four coloured rings to form a target.
E) is the second closest rock to the button.

Question 21

Describe the steps for taking a bearing in orienteering.

Question 22

Describe the steps for orienting self to north by compass.

Question 23

Describe three orienteering activities appropriate for Developmental Level I.

Question 24

Discuss basic safety and etiquette associated with participation in orienteering meets.

Question 25

Describe three curling activities students can practice in the gymnasium prior to making trips to the curling rink.

Question 26

Describe three on-ice curling activities.

Question 27

Briefly describe how to orient the map.

Question 28

Define the following orienteering terms: bearing, control, scale.

Question 29

Define the following curling terms: shot rock, hack, guard.

Question 30

Briefly describe the scoring rules in curling.

Question 31

Match the following terms with the correct definition or description.

-clear surface that forms base of compass

A) bearing
B) control
C) orienting arrow
D) magnetic needle
E) base plate
F) scale
G) compass housing
H) direction-of-travel arrow

Question 32

Match the following terms with the correct definition or description.

-engraved with 360 degree marks and cardinal directions

A) bearing
B) control
C) orienting arrow
D) magnetic needle
E) base plate
F) scale
G) compass housing
H) direction-of-travel arrow

Question 33

Match the following terms with the correct definition or description.

-ratio of distance on the ground to distance on the map

A) bearing
B) control
C) orienting arrow
D) magnetic needle
E) base plate
F) scale
G) compass housing
H) direction-of-travel arrow

Question 34

Match the following terms with the correct definition or description.

-striped arrow engraved on base plate

A) bearing
B) control
C) orienting arrow
D) magnetic needle
E) base plate
F) scale
G) compass housing
H) direction-of-travel arrow

Question 35

Match the following terms with the correct definition or description.

-compass is oriented when this is aligned with orienting arrow

A) bearing
B) control
C) orienting arrow
D) magnetic needle
E) base plate
F) scale
G) compass housing
H) direction-of-travel arrow

Question 36

Match the following terms with the correct definition or description.

-red end always points to magnetic north

A) bearing
B) control
C) orienting arrow
D) magnetic needle
E) base plate
F) scale
G) compass housing
H) direction-of-travel arrow

Question 37

Match the following terms with the correct definition or description.

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A) bearing
B) control
C) orienting arrow
D) magnetic needle
E) base plate
F) scale
G) compass housing
H) direction-of-travel arrow

Question 38

Match the following terms with the correct definition or description.

-moveable part of the compass

A) bearing
B) control
C) orienting arrow
D) magnetic needle
E) base plate
F) scale
G) compass housing
H) direction-of-travel arrow

Question 39

Match the following terms with the correct definition or description.

-provides direction of travel in terms of degrees

A) bearing
B) control
C) orienting arrow
D) magnetic needle
E) base plate
F) scale
G) compass housing
H) direction-of-travel arrow

Question 40

Match the following terms with the correct definition or description.

-marks a particular location on orienteering course

A) bearing
B) control
C) orienting arrow
D) magnetic needle
E) base plate
F) scale
G) compass housing
H) direction-of-travel arrow

Question 41

Describe progressions, teaching points, and practice activities for (a) diagonal stride, (b) herringbone, and (c) snowplow.

Question 42

The rock closest to the button is called the shot rock.

Question 43

The red end of the magnetic needle always points to magnetic north.

Question 44

The purpose of line orienteering is to practice transferring actual location to map location.

Question 45

A rock must pass completely over the hog line to be considered in play.

Question 46

Using a legend helps to determine efficient and safe routes of travel.

Question 47

After leaving the hack, the curler's weight should be over the sliding foot.

Question 48

All orienteering meet competitors are required to carry a whistle.

Question 49

The handle of the curling rock should always be in the 12 o'clock position upon release.

Question 50

Contour lines that are close together denote a gradual slope.

Question 51

Draw weight is the force required for the rock to reach the house.

Question 52

In the herringbone, poles are placed outside the V and behind the skier.

Question 53

A triangle on the orienteering map marks the finishing position.

Question 54

A skier should use his poles to control the snowplow turn.

Question 55

The hog line is 10 metres from the hack at each end of a curling sheet.

Question 56

In route orienteering, students follow a route marked with flags.

Question 57

The skip throws the fifth and sixth rock at each end for her team.

Question 58

To snowplow, the skier pushes the tails of the skis out to form a V in front of him.

Question 59

Contour lines join parts of the same elevation.

Question 60

To throw an out-turn, a right-handed curler rotates the handle of the rock counterclockwise from 2 o'clock and releases at 12 o'clock.

Question 61

Swing-push-glide are helpful cues for performing the diagonal stride.

Question 62

Always read the bearing off the compass at the base of the orienteering arrow.

Question 63

Herringbone is the basic downhill technique in cross-country skiing.

Question 64

Sweeping helps to adjust speed and direction of the rock.

Question 65

The turn is initiated during the forward slide portion of delivery.

Question 66

The red end of the direction of travel arrow should always point north.