TOPO MAPS & COMPASS Flashcards
1
Q
Latitude
A
East to West
2
Q
Longitude
A
North to South
3
Q
How many minutes are there in one degree of latitude (or longitude)?
A
60 minutes
4
Q
T/F The most common map scale for a 7.5-minute map is 1:24,000.
A
True
5
Q
7.5’ maps made by the USGS generally span how many miles north to south? East to West?
A
8-miles N to S, 6-miles E to W
6
Q
Which map provides more detail, a 7.5-minute map or a 15-minute map?
A
7.5
7
Q
T/F A high-quality orienteering compass will have degree markers on the housing in 5° increments.
A
False
