VI 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,
Brown - Countour/Elevation/Relief,
Black - Manmade Objects/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, Depression
6
Q
How many Norths are found on a military map and what are they called?
A
Three; True North, Magnetic North, Grid 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
