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Map Scale

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Any scale can be used for a map, but a few common scales have been settled on for use by most organizations:. 1:24,000 - primary scaled used by USGS for mapping the United States in topographic form. 1 inch on the map equals 24000 inches in the real world, which is the same as 2,000 feet. This scale is used on the over 54,000 quadrangle maps covering the entire country. They are also called 7.5 minute quadrangles. 1:63,360 - 1 inch equals 1 mile. Calculating the Map Scale:. Small scale maps are those wit...

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Magnetic Declination

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Man, you thought latitude and longitude. Was rough, just check out this declination stuff! I'm sorry to be the one to tell you that your compass doesn't work quite right. It doesn't really point to the north pole or the south pole. Not only that, next year it will point someplace different than it does this year! And, someday it may be completely backwards! There are actually two north poles - the Geographic. North pole which is the axis around which the earth spins, and the Magnetic. Depending on where ...

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Map direction navigation

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How to Read a Map. Whether a charcoal and parchment treasure map or multi-colored, plastic-coated, trail map, maps tell a story of the world around us. Maps help us to locate places, measure distances, and find where we are on the earth. Reading maps is not usually difficult because there are some rules that are generally followed when creating and reading maps:. North, South, East, and West are the four main cardinal directions. Every map has a Map Scale. Maps use map symbols. A map has a Legend. North ...

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Map Symbol Legend

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Since a map is a reduced representation of the real world, map symbols are used to represent real objects. Without symbols, we wouldn't have maps. Can be used for symbols on maps. A small circle may mean a point of interest, with a brown circle meaning recreation, red circle meaning services, and green circle meaning rest stop. Colors may cover larger areas of a map, such as green representing forested land and blue representing waterways. To ensure that a person can correctly read a map, a Map Legend.

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Map and Compass

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Using a Map and Compass. If you understand how to read a compass. And how to read a map. Then its about time you learned to use both map and compass together. Separately, a good map or compass can be very useful, but limited. Together, they can lead you around the world (and back again! In case you want to skip over some of these pages, the order we'll cover things are:. Minutes and seconds don't mean time. And adjusting your compass. From map to compass. Lining up with the real world. Dave on Topo Maps.

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Whittling Chip Award

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This Award is meant for Bear scouts, Webelos scouts. Bear scouts and Webelos scouts may earn the privilege of carrying a pocketknife to Cub Scout functions. The objective of this award is to make scouts aware that:. A Cub Scout knife is an important tool. You can do many things with its blades. The cutting blade is the one you will use most of the time. With it you can make shavings and chips and carve all kinds of things. Know the safety rules for handling a knife. A knife is a tool, not a toy. Know how...

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Choking victim first aid

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Adult and Child Choking. Make sure it is safe for you to help the choking victim. Don't become another victim yourself. Ask if they are choking. If they can not cough, speak, or breathe, then they need help. Tell someone to call 9-1-1. If you are alone with an adult, skip this step until later - it's more important to fix the choking. Back Blows and Abdominal Thrusts. Give 5 back blows:. Stand slightly behind the victim. Place one arm diagonally across the victim's chest for support and lean him forward.

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CPR AED certification training classes

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I teach American Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid training to laypersons. This site provides you with information about CPR, but is not a stand-alone CPR training resource. In order to be prepared to help others, you need to practice CPR and have your skills checked by a real person. I use the American Heart Association 2010 CPR Guidelines on this site. For details and new update information, including the 2008 Hands-only or Compression-only CPR. Take a look at Who Does CPR. CPR for 1 to 12 yr olds.

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CPR instruction card

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Print this page, Cut out the area below and fold on the dotted lines. Same width as a credit card so it should fit in your wallet. Make sure it's safe. Have someone call 9-1-1. Call 9-1-1, then do CAB. 30 times in 15 to 18 seconds. Place heel of one hand in center of chest with your other hand on top and compress at least 2 inches. Tilt head back, lift chin to open airway. Take normal breath, pinch victim's nose closed and give a breath until chest rises. Give a second breath. Take 1 second per breath.

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CPR Steps Adults

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These adult CPR steps are intended for victims over 12 years old. Make sure it is safe for you to help. Don't become another victim. Tap and shout to get response. Call 9-1-1, or tell someone to call. If you are alone with an adult, call first then start CPR if needed. Call for any unconscious victim, whether they are breathing or not. Pump the chest 30 times. Tilt head back, lift chin up to open airway. Repeat C - A - B. Until help arrives or the victim begins breathing. To save a life! To step through ...