Map Reading Quizz

Which one is not one of the 5 basic colors on a military map?

• Brown
• Orange
• Red
• Black

How many Major terrain features are there?

• 2
• 4
• 5
• 6

Which type of map does the Military use

• Thematic
• Topograhical
• Political
• Physical

Which one is not one of the 5 major terrain features

• Hill / Hilltop
• Valley
• Ridge
• Stream

What part of the map describes features and labels on the ground?

• Legend
• Scale
• Contour lines
• Declination Diagram

Contour Line are?

• Orange and represent used space
• Black and represent hip hop
• Brown and represent distance and elevation
• Red and represent features and important areas

How many scales are on a military protractor?

• 1
• 4
• 5
• 3

The scale that most military maps use is the

• 1:100.000 scale
• 1:50.000 scale
• 1:250.000 scale
• 1:10.000 scale

What is the first thing you do when you get a map?

• Find the legend
• Locate the name
• Point out the features
• Orient yourself to the map

How many norths are on a military map?

• 1
• 3
• 4
• 5