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

Answer

Closely spaced contour lines indicate steep terrain because elevation changes rapidly over a short horizontal distance.

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

Answer

An azimuth is a horizontal angle measured clockwise from north (0°) to a specific direction, expressed in degrees.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Grid lines

Answer

Grid lines are the evenly spaced horizontal and vertical lines on a military map that define the UTM grid squares.

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

Answer

The map legend explains the symbols, colours, and abbreviations used throughout the map so users can interpret it correctly.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A specific geographic location used as a navigation checkpoint

Answer

A waypoint is a defined geographic position used as a checkpoint or turn point during navigation.

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