CADET Navigation and Map Reading 2

Question 1

What colour are roads typically shown in on Canadian military topographic maps?

Accepted Answer

Red or brown

Answer

Roads are typically shown in red or brown on Canadian topographic maps, depending on the type and classification.

Question 2

In land navigation, what does 'pace count' help a soldier determine?

Accepted Answer

Distance travelled on foot

Answer

Pace count is used to measure ground distance by counting how many double paces (left-foot strikes) cover 100 metres.

Question 3

What does a blue colour on a topographic map typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

Water features such as rivers and lakes

Answer

Blue is used on topographic maps to depict water features including rivers, lakes, streams, and swamps.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a protractor when used with a military map?

Accepted Answer

To measure and plot bearings and grid azimuths

Answer

A protractor is used to measure angles and plot or read bearings and azimuths on a military map.

Question 5

When navigating at night without GPS, which celestial body is most useful for determining north in the Northern Hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

Polaris (North Star)

Answer

Polaris, the North Star, sits almost directly above the North Pole and reliably indicates north in the Northern Hemisphere.

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