map reading Flashcards
1
Q
How do you read a military map?
A
right and up
2
Q
What are the five basic colors on a military map and what do they represent?
A
Blue - water,
Green - vegetation
Brown - contour lines/elevation
Black - man-made objects
Red - major roads and other man-made objects
3
Q
Name the five major terrain features on a military map.
A
Hill, saddle, valley, ridge, depression
4
Q
How many Norths are found on a military map and what are they called?
A
Three; True North, Grid North, and Magnetic North.
5
Q
What instrument is used to determine grid azimuth on a map?
A
A protractor
6
Q
What instrument would you use to determine magnetic azimuth in a field environment?
A
A compass or magnetic compass
7
Q
What is the definition of map?
A
A portion of the earth’s surface as seen from above and, drawn to scale.
