(Land Navigation)

Question 1

What TC covers Land Navigation?

Answer 1

TC 3-25.26

Question 1

What are the basic colors of a map, and what does each color
represent?

Answer 1

Black - (man-made)
Red-Brown - non-surveyed spot elevations,
Blue- water
Green- vegetation
Brown- cultivated land
Red - as populated areas, main roads,

Question 2

Where is the Legend of the map found?

Answer 2

Lower left margin

Question 3

What are contour lines?

Answer 3

they represent
high and low ground elevation.

Question 4

How many mils are in one Degree?

Answer 4

17.78 mils

Question 5

How many North’s are there on a military map?

Answer 5

Three

Question 6

What are the three norths on a military map?

Answer 6

 True north
 Magnetic north
 Grid north

Question 7

What is a topographic map?

Answer 7

A map that portrays terrain features in a measurable way, as well as the
horizontal positions of the features represented

Question 8

Which direction do lines of latitude run?

Answer 8

East to west

Question 9

Which direction do lines of longitude run?

Answer 9

North to south

Question 10

What is the definition of a map?

Answer 10

A map is a graphic representation of a portion of the earth’s surface drawn to
scale, as seen from above

Question 11

What are the five major terrain features?

Answer 11

Hill
Valley
Ridge
Saddles
Depressions