Map Reading 4 Flashcards
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Q
What is a topographic map?
A
Portrays terrain and land forms in a measurable way and horizontal features of position represented
1
Q
What are the alternate colors on a map and what do they mean?
A
Gray- alternate color for brown
Yellow- built up areas
Pink- political boundaries
2
Q
How many scales are there on a compass, what are they?
A
Degrees and mils
3
Q
What do topographic symbols represent?
A
Man-made and natural features
4
Q
What does the term resection mean?
A
Resection is a method of locating ones position on a map by determining the grid azimuth. To at least two well defined locations on a map
