Question

Which of the following statements about orienteering is not true?

A. It's limited in popularity to the U.S. and Europe
B. Each individual starting location is staggered so no one can cheat
C. Events can take place over rough terrain and sometimes even in the dark
D. It is a type of competitive hiking

Answer 1

(A) It's limited in popularity to the U.S. and Europe.

Step-by-step explanation:

Orienteering is basically a group of sports where one use his navigational skills to reach a particular place which is unfamiliar to him. Orienteering is highly popular in Sweden. However, its popularity is not only restricted to the United States and Europe but it is also well known in many parts of Asia and Oceania.

Answer 2

Answer: A.

Orienteering is not only popular in the United States and Europe but it is also known to Asia and Oceana (includes all of Micronesia, Fiji, and all of Polynesia except New Zealand).

In addition, International Orienteering Federation has four official disciplines, which are foot, mountain bike, ski and trail orienteering. This competitive hiking can take place in rough and sometimes dark terrain.