What is a map?
A map is line drawing to scale of apportion of the earth’s surface as seen from above.
What are the 5 basic colors of a map, and what does each color represent?
Black – indicates cultural (man-made) features such as buildings and roads Blue – identifies hydrography or water features such as lakes, swamps, rivers, and drainage Green – identifies vegetation with military significance, such as woods, orchards, and vineyards. Brown – Identifies all relief features and elevation. Red – Classifies cultural features, such as populated areas, main roads, and boundaries, on older maps.
How many Norths are there on a military map?
3 – True north, Magnetic north, and Grid north
What are 5 major terrain features found on a map?
Hill, Ridge, Valley, Saddle, Depression
What is the general rule for reading military grid coordinates?
Right and UP
The arrow on a compass always points what direction?
Magnetic north
How close will an eight-digit grid get you to your point?
10 meters
How close will a six-digit grid coordinate get you to your point?
100 meters