CADET Navigation and Map Reading 3

Question 1

On a topographic map, closely spaced contour lines indicate what type of terrain?

Accepted Answer

Steep slopes

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Flat or gently rolling ground

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Valley floors

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River deltas

Question 2

What does the term 'azimuth' mean in military navigation?

Accepted Answer

A horizontal angle measured clockwise from north to a direction of travel

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The vertical angle to a target above the horizon

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The distance in metres to a reference point

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A coded grid coordinate used by forward observers

Question 3

Which map feature is used to indicate the border between grid squares on a military map?

Accepted Answer

Grid lines

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Contour lines

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Magnetic north lines

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Phase lines

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a map legend (marginal information)?

Accepted Answer

To explain the symbols and colours used on the map

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To show the magnetic declination only

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To list the names of all roads

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To provide GPS coordinates of key features

Question 5

In Canadian Forces navigation terminology, what is a 'waypoint'?

Accepted Answer

A specific geographic location used as a navigation checkpoint

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A grid square boundary marker

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A compass bearing correction factor

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A type of terrain obstacle

Question 6

When reading a grid reference, which direction do you read first — east or north?

Accepted Answer

East (easting) first, then north (northing)

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North (northing) first, then east (easting)

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It depends on the hemisphere

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Either order is acceptable