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What shape marks the start on an orienteering course map?

A triangle.

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  1. A square
  2. A triangle ✔
  3. A double circle

Why: The course map uses a triangle for the start and a double circle for the finish.

Huh, didn't know that: The course map uses a triangle for the start and a double circle for the finish.

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The start triangle has three good points.
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Answer: A triangle. The course map uses a triangle for the start and a double circle for the finish.

  1. Orienteering en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orienteering
    A triangle is used to indicate the start and a double circle indicates the finish.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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