What is a map?

What is a map?

• A detailed guide to navigating the ocean

• A geographical representation of the Earth’s surface, as seen from above, not drawn to scale

• A scale model of the solar system

• A historical document showing political boundaries from the past

When reading grid lines on a map, in which directions should you read?

• Left and down

• Right and up

• Up and left

• Down and right

What is the back azimuth if you need to add or subtract 180 degrees?

• It is the same as the original azimuth

• It is the opposite direction of the original azimuth

• It is 90 degrees from the original azimuth

• It is 270 degrees from the original azimuth

What is indicated by the 'Contour Interval' on a map?

• The distance between two grid lines

• The change in elevation between contour lines

• The scale of the map in miles

• The angle between magnetic north and grid north

What does the 'Meter Scale' on a map help you determine?

• The elevation of the terrain

• The distance between two points in meters

• The contour interval in meters

• The grid line readings

What information does the 'Map Number' provide?

• The angle between magnetic north and grid north

• The scale of the map in miles

• The specific identification number of the map

• The back azimuth calculation

What color represents manmade objects on the map?

• Blue

• Green

• Black

• Red

Which color indicates densely populated areas on the map?

• Blue

• Green

• Black

• Red

What does the color brown represent on the map?

• Water

• Elevation and relief

• Vegetation

• Manmade objects

On the map, what does the color green signify?

• Water

• Elevation and relief

• Vegetation

• Densely populated areas