Map Reading Flashcards
1
Q
what are the five basic colors found on a military map and what do they represent
A
blue: water
green: vegetation
broun: contour, elevation, and relief
black: man-made objects
Red: other man-made objects and densely populated areas
2
Q
what instrument would you use to determine a magnetic azimuth in a field environment
A
compass
3
Q
what instrument is used to determine grid azimuth on a map
A
protractor
4
Q
how do you read a military map
A
right and up
5
Q
name the five major terrain features on a military map
A
hill, saddle, valley, ridge, and depression
6
Q
how many norths are found on a military map and what are they called
A
three:true north, grid north, and magnetic north
7
Q
what is the definition of a map
A
a portion of the earth’s surface as seen from above and drawn to scale
