British Columbia CORE Hunting Practice Exam

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In the context of shooting, what does the term 'elevation' refer to?

The distance to the target
The angle of the firearm's muzzle
The height of the shooter
The wind resistance on the bullet

The correct answer is: The angle of the firearm's muzzle

The term 'elevation' in the context of shooting refers to the angle of the firearm's muzzle relative to the horizontal plane. When a shooter adjusts the elevation, they are modifying the vertical angle at which the gun is aimed to ensure accuracy over varying distances. This adjustment is crucial because the bullet's trajectory can be affected by distance; shooting targets that are farther away generally require the shooter to angle the muzzle upward to compensate for the bullet's drop as it travels through the air. Other concepts such as distance to the target, the height of the shooter, or wind resistance, while relevant to shooting in general, do not define 'elevation' in this specific context, making the adjustment to the muzzle angle the key aspect of understanding elevation in shooting.