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Quiz about Geocaching  Where You Are the Search Engine
Quiz about Geocaching  Where You Are the Search Engine

Geocaching - Where You Are the Search Engine Quiz


Geocaching (www.geocaching.com) has taken the world by storm. By January 2006 there were 230856 active geocaches in 220 different countries. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the sport or to introduce yourself to all that geocaching has to offer

A multiple-choice quiz by bmrsnr. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
bmrsnr
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
225,617
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
3570
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Retired2006 (10/10), hosertodd (9/10), Guest 73 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Let's start with the basics. Before you can visit your first cache, you must obtain (hopefully by legal means) a GPS unit. What do the initials GPS stand for? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. So, you've obtained your first GPS unit and now you're ready to find your first cache. First you must go to the Geocaching.com website and pull up the information on a few caches. The advanced search option gives you almost unlimited means by which to begin searching for caches. Which of the following is not a possible searching criterion on the advanced search page? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. You've pulled up a list of all of the caches that are within a 100 mile radius of where you live and you see that there are many different types of caches. Which of the following is not one of the cache types that are listed on Geocaching.com? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. You've filtered through the list and decided on your first cache. Hopefully you picked something fairly easy for your first find. The two criteria by which difficulty is judged are the difficulty of the hide and the difficulty of the terrain.


Question 5 of 10
5. As you prepare to go looking for your first cache, you read in the cache description that some degree of stealth might be required due to the amount of non-geocachers present in the area. What is the common geocaching term for non-geocachers? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The cache description for your first cache also informs you that this would be an ideal location to practice "Cache in Trash out." What is meant by "Cache in Trash out?" Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. You have officially found your first cache! You are able to stop celebrating long enough to open the cache container. Which of the following would not be an appropriate action once you have opened the cache? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. As you rifle through the contents of your first cache, you discover "Wilfred the Gnome" and realize that you've found your first travel bug! What exactly is a travel bug? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Having your first cache find under your belt you're ready to tackle the rest of your zip code. Some of the Geocaching lingo is still a bit unfamiliar to you. You notice, for example, in the one cache description that there is a prize for the FTF. What does FTF stand for? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Now that you are a seasoned geocacher, you've decided that it is time to place your first cache. You have read the guidelines and have discovered the perfect location. Now comes the time to stock your geocache with goodies for people to find. Which of the following would be an appropriate item to leave in a geocache? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Let's start with the basics. Before you can visit your first cache, you must obtain (hopefully by legal means) a GPS unit. What do the initials GPS stand for?

Answer: Global Positioning System

Though Gilligan would most likely have benefited from a GPS unit, the correct answer is Global Positioning System. GPS units bounce signals off of satellites to determine your exact position on the globe. In the US, they can be purchased for as little as $80 at major retailers like Target and Circuit City. Check out http://www.geocaching.com/about/buying.aspx as a guide to buying your first GPS and http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/longitude/gps.html for information on how GPS units actually work.
2. So, you've obtained your first GPS unit and now you're ready to find your first cache. First you must go to the Geocaching.com website and pull up the information on a few caches. The advanced search option gives you almost unlimited means by which to begin searching for caches. Which of the following is not a possible searching criterion on the advanced search page?

Answer: Search by Elevation

You will likely find that the "Search by Postal Code" is going to be the most useful for those of you that live in the United States, the UK, Canada, or Australia. The results will show you all geocaches within a 100 mile radius sorted by distance from the zip code you entered. From there you can click on the various links to be taken to each individual cache's homepage.

There is also an option to search by country.
3. You've pulled up a list of all of the caches that are within a 100 mile radius of where you live and you see that there are many different types of caches. Which of the following is not one of the cache types that are listed on Geocaching.com?

Answer: Audio Cache

Alas, the audio cache does not exist yet. The multicache contains at least two stages where finding the first will give you valuable information for finding the second and so on. The webcam cache requires some computer-savvy individual to control a webcam through a website while you pose at the designated area (see http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=12e10d01-e07c-4bb9-a9ce-37387c0c95c2 for an example).

The virtual cache generally requires you to visit some landmark where you will most likely learn something of historical importance. Virtual and webcam caches can no longer be registered on geocaching.com but those placed before 2006 can still be visited.
4. You've filtered through the list and decided on your first cache. Hopefully you picked something fairly easy for your first find. The two criteria by which difficulty is judged are the difficulty of the hide and the difficulty of the terrain.

Answer: True

Each of these are measured on a scale from a to 5 stars, where one is the easiest. For an example of a 5/5, see http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=3d1fec01-46dc-4f10-89b2-3d3657ead017
5. As you prepare to go looking for your first cache, you read in the cache description that some degree of stealth might be required due to the amount of non-geocachers present in the area. What is the common geocaching term for non-geocachers?

Answer: Geomuggles

Adapted from J.K. Rowling's use of muggle to denote non-magical people in the Harry Potter universe, the term geomuggle is used to denote non-geocachers. Stealth is often a good practice to employ because curiosity can easily lead to geocache sprouting legs and walking off.
6. The cache description for your first cache also informs you that this would be an ideal location to practice "Cache in Trash out." What is meant by "Cache in Trash out?"

Answer: As you look for the cache, pick up trash in the area and deposit it in a waste receptacle.

The "Cache in Trash out" program is an excellent way to keep public areas looking beautiful and clean. Of course you don't need to wait until a cache description informs you of the program. By carrying a plastic grocery bag with you as you go geocaching, you can help beautify every area you visit!
7. You have officially found your first cache! You are able to stop celebrating long enough to open the cache container. Which of the following would not be an appropriate action once you have opened the cache?

Answer: Leave the cache exposed and out in the open so the next finder has an easier time.

Part of the fun of geocaching is the thrill of finding a hidden container. Therefore, you should always make an effort to ensure that you hide the cache as well or better than when you found it. If the cache allows trading and you brought some items to trade, feel free to take something and leave something in return. Picture taking is always welcome and you should always sign the logbook. Most caches will contain some sort of a writing instrument but be sure to bring your own just in case.
8. As you rifle through the contents of your first cache, you discover "Wilfred the Gnome" and realize that you've found your first travel bug! What exactly is a travel bug?

Answer: A trackable item that moves from cache to cache and/or has a specific destination.

Travel bugs can be anything from a gnome to an action figure, to a tuba mouthpiece (one of my travel bugs). While some travel bugs have specific goals of being to a certain place by a certain date, many just want to travel around the world picking up stories, experiences and pictures as they go. One of my travel bugs can be found at the website http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?id=283821
9. Having your first cache find under your belt you're ready to tackle the rest of your zip code. Some of the Geocaching lingo is still a bit unfamiliar to you. You notice, for example, in the one cache description that there is a prize for the FTF. What does FTF stand for?

Answer: First to Find

Sometimes when a new cache is placed, the hider will leave behind a prize like a small gift card or monetary prize for the first person to find the cache. Oftentimes, though, just the thrill of being the first to find is reward enough.
10. Now that you are a seasoned geocacher, you've decided that it is time to place your first cache. You have read the guidelines and have discovered the perfect location. Now comes the time to stock your geocache with goodies for people to find. Which of the following would be an appropriate item to leave in a geocache?

Answer: A deck of cards

You should never leave anything potentially dangerous including weapons, drugs, and for heaven's sake, no explosives! Food is always a bad idea because animals have much better noses for food than humans do. Leaving a candy bar will guarantee that an animal will find the geocache before the next finder.
Hopefully this quiz provided some useful information about geocaching. It really is a blast! Visit www.geocaching.com for more information and free registration so you can begin finding your first caches!
Source: Author bmrsnr

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