Unit 2-6. GI&S

Question 1

List the six color-coded categories that are used in maps and found within the marginal data of a JOG:

Answer 1

Black, BLue, Brown, Green, Red, Purple

Question 2

The maximum elevation figures is based on?

Answer 2

Info available concerning the highest known feature in each quadrangle, including terrain and obstructions (trees, towers, antenna, etc.)

Question 3

Hill and valley shading on maps is an effect that is created by artificially illuminating a map from the ______ corner of the map

Answer 3

Northwest

Question 4

(T/F) Man-made structures on a map are called cultural features.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What line divides the northern and southern hemispheres?

Answer 5

The Equator

Question 6

What are the two types of coordinate systems used by US armed forces?

Answer 6

MGRS and GEO Coords

Question 7

An MGRS coordinate with ten digits has an accuracy of:

Answer 7

One Meter

Question 8

The MGRS is baseds on the UTM and uses the ________ as it’s unit of measure.

Answer 8

Meter