Land Nav Map Reading 3 Flashcards
0
Q
How many norths are on a military map?
A
True north
Grid north
Magnetic north
1
Q
What is a benchmark?
A
A man made marker showing points of elevation
2
Q
How many mils are in one degree?
A
17.7 mils
3
Q
What are contour lines?
A
Imaginary lines on the ground connecting equal elevation, they represent high and low ground elevations
4
Q
Where is the legend of the map found?
A
Lower left margin
