Chapter 1 General

Question 1

What is the basic requirement of

map reading?

Answer 1

The full understanding of the information shown on the map.

Question 2

The reading of map information includes the ability to_________.

Answer 2

Locate and to give map references,
the understanding of scales and the use of them for measurements, position findings and the
description and navigation of routes by day or by night.

Question 3

Mapcraft

Answer 3

The ability to obtain from the map a mental picture of the ground portrayed.

Question 4

Under this system Canada is divided into numbered
quadrangles each 4° latitude by 8° longitude (16° longitude
north of 80°).

Answer 4

The National Topographical System

Question 5

In regards to the The National Topographical System figure 1-2:
What is 54?

Answer 5

54 is a primary quadrangle and denotes a map

of the 1:1 000 000 series.

Question 6

In regards to the The National Topographical System figure 1-2:
What is 54 S W?

Answer 6

54 S W is a quarter of a primary quadrangle

and denotes a map of the 1:500 000 series.

Question 7

In regards to the The National Topographical System figure 1-2:
What is 54 H

Answer 7

54 H is a lettered quadrangle and denotes a
map of 1:250 000 series. South of 68° maps
are one- sixteenth of a primary quadrangle
and lettered A to P. North of 68° maps are
one-eighth of a primary quadrangle and
lettered A to H.

Question 8

In regards to the The National Topographical System figure 1-2:
What is 54 A/N.E?

Answer 8

54 A/N.E is a quarter of a lettered
quadrangle-denotes a map of 1:125 000
series.

Question 9

In regards to the The National Topographical System figure 1-2:
What is 54 A/8A?

Answer 9

54 A/8A is a sixteenth of a lettered
quadrangle and denotes a map of 1:50 000
series.

Question 10

In regards to the The National Topographical System figure 1-2:
What is 54 A/8a?

Answer 10

54 A/8a, denotes a map of the 1:25 000
series, which is one-eighth the area of a 1:50
000 quadrangle and is identified by a
lowercase letter suffix.

Question 11

T/F Some 1:50 000 scale maps were produced as two map sheets an East half and a West half
Topographical Map Coverage International.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

T/F Maps of the World at the scale of 1:1 000 000 are not complete

Answer 12

True

Question 13

T/F Maps of the World at the scale of 1:1 000 000 are complete

Answer 13

False

Question 14

T/F From the lines and symbols on a map it is relatively simple to gain a mental picture of
natural detail, such as woods and streams, and man-made objects like roads and buildings.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

T/F Real mapcraft, however, lies in the ability to visualize the shape of the ground, which is shown on the map by contours and spot heights.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

T/F The reading of contours and the ability to gain from them a mental picture of the ground
cannot be taught from a textbook.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

T/F The reading of contours and the ability to gain from them a mental picture of the ground
can be taught from a textbook

Answer 17

False

Question 18

T/F All maps are not to the same standard of accuracy, reliability or currency

Answer 18

True

Question 19

T/F All maps are to the same standard of accuracy, reliability or currency

Answer 19

False

Question 20

The information required to assess a map

Answer 20

a. dates of surveys or of other maps from which the map has be compiled;
b. date and extent of the last revision; and
c. overall map detail.

Question 21

Topographical maps

Answer 21

Topographical maps are the types of map to present a picture of the ground as it exists.

Question 22

What do topographical maps contain?

Answer 22

Physical features of the ground and man made features.
They also contain a large number of names, both
specific names of towns, villages and rivers, and also descriptive names of general features such
as railways, fords, post offices, etc.

Question 23

What scale do topographical maps vary from?

Answer 23

1:25 000 to 1:250 000.

Question 24

What are the map series commonly used by the CF?

Answer 24

a. Training Area Map (Canada). 1:50 000;
b. Foreign 1:50 000; and
c. Military Town Plan (Canada). 1:25 000.

Question 25

T/F On topographical maps, vertical information is not normally shown

Answer 25

True

Question 26

T/F On topographical maps, vertical information is normally shown

Answer 26

False

Question 27

Maps on Scales Smaller than 1:250 000.

Answer 27

These are used for strategic planning
and by air forces. Map detail is generalized and only principal features are shown.
Relief, if shown, is normally indicated by layer tints (see paragraph 14) or by
other means.

Question 28

These are used for strategic planning
and by air forces. Map detail is generalized and only principal features are shown.
Relief, if shown, is normally indicated by layer tints (see paragraph 14) or by
other means.

Answer 28

Maps on Scales Smaller than 1:250 000.

Question 29

Special Maps

Answer 29

These include maps to illustrate special items of information, for example, road maps, going maps (to show suitability for vehicular cross-country movement), railway maps and skeleton maps (showing only water and relief).

Question 30

The panorama sketch is a very practical expedient for use in ________________.

Answer 30

In an artillery observation

post (OP) for displaying targets and target data related to the zone it overlooks.