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1. The rules and guidelines for the four main forms of orienteering are governed by the International Orienteering Federation. In which country is it based?
2. Which of the following is not one of the forms of orienteering to be overseen by the International Orienteering Federation?
3. The "Father of Orienteering" was a Swedish soldier and Scout Leader who organised the first large scale orienteering event in 1919. Who was he?
4. People with limited mobilty and/or physical handicap can participate in orienteering on equal terms with the able bodied competitors.
5. Orienteering maps are specially printed and show more detail of the terrain than a standard map would. The various colours on the map represent different types of terrain. What is represented by white areas on the map?
6. The symbols on an orienteering map are standardised so they can be followed regardless of the native language of the participants. What symbol represents the starting point of a race?
7. For an event held using the International Orienteering Federation rules, what colours are used for the 'kite' or flag which marks a control point?
8. Sometimes, a control point is positioned such that competitors arrive at, and depart from it by the same route. What name is given to a control point placed in this way?
9. Orienteering courses are colour coded according to how difficult to complete they are. Which colour is used for the easiest courses, suitable for young children and novices?
10. Which of the following landmarks on an orienteering course would be classed as a 'catching feature'?
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