Control Flag, The checkpoint on the course where competitors must find and punch to prove they have reached it., Compass, A navigation tool that shows magnetic north and helps determine direction, SI Card, An electronic card used in orienteering to record a competitor’s time and confirm visits to control points., Control Point, The target point on the course that competitors must find and mark., Legend(map key), The map feature that explains the meaning of symbols and colors., Punch, The action of marking or recording that a competitor has reached a control point, either manually or electronically., Knoll, A small, distinct hill or elevated feature in the terrain., Out-of-bounds area, A part of the course that competitors are not allowed to enter, usually for safety or private property reasons., Elevation, The height of the terrain above a reference level, usually sea level, shown on a map with contour lines., handrail, A linear feature in the terrain, like a path, fence, or stream, that helps orienteers navigate by following it., Azimuth, The angle measured clockwise from north to indicate the direction of a point., Pace Counting, A technique in orienteering where competitors count their steps to estimate the distance traveled., Reentrant, A small, narrow valley or indentation between two higher terrain features., Spur, A ridge or projection extending from a higher terrain feature, usually descending downward., Relocation, The technique of finding your correct position on the map when you are lost or uncertain of your location., Catching feature, A prominent terrain feature that helps orienteers notice if they have passed a control point., Map Scale, The ratio between a distance on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground., Vegetation boundary, The line where different types or densities of vegetation meet on the terrain., Course, The route in orienteering that competitors follow, passing through control points in order., Finish Line, The final point of the course where competitors complete the race..

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