land navigation activities Flashcards
these are common recreation during school breaks and summer. this occurs when people spend time far from home, exploring different parts of the town or region
outdoor activities
it is a study that mainly focuses on the process of monitoring and controlling the movement of a craft or vehicle from one place to another
navigation
it determines the exact position and location.
navigation
it is the process of following a course through unfamiliar places on foots or by vehicle
land navigation
it involves physical and mental skills to be able to reach the expected destination. uses map and compass
land navigation
it is a picture that illustrates the features of a certain area
map
it is a grid system developed to indicate locations on the Earth using east and north values
universal transverse mercator (utm)
it allows you to find your way easily because it divides maps into grids so you can find your destination at a coordinated system
utm
it refers to the numbers that show east and west positions
easting
pertains to numbers showing north and south positions
northing
it is a navigational system using satellite signals and electronic handheld devices to find locations on earth
global positioning system (gps)
it is a popular tool to find your way towards a place that is commonly featured in smartphones to be able to track and supervise your activities
gps
it refers to a device used to show cardinal directions for navigation and geographical orientation
the compass
it is composed of magnetic needle and compass card also known as compass rose which can pivot to align itself to the magnetic north
the compass
it is a horizontal direction from north measuring in degrees
bearing
