Topography and Terrain Features Flashcards
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What does 'ELEV' followed by a number in a shaded box near a terrain feature on a sectional chart indicate?
Answer: The elevation of the highest point in the region in feet MSL
ELEV with a number on a sectional chart identifies the elevation in feet MSL of a significant terrain feature such as a mountain peak or prominent hill.
On a sectional chart, what does a blue or cyan dashed line bisecting terrain typically indicate?
Answer: Intermittent (seasonal) stream or river
A dashed blue line representing a stream or river on a sectional chart indicates an intermittent waterway that may run dry in certain seasons.
A distinctive landmark or visual checkpoint on a sectional chart is often depicted by what symbol type?
Answer: A magenta circle or dot with the landmark name in magenta text
Visual checkpoints and prominent landmarks on sectional charts are typically shown as magenta circles or symbols with labels in magenta text to help VFR pilots identify them from the air.
On a sectional chart, what does a gray or blue rectangular block symbol represent in an urban area?
Answer: A significant building or structure used as a landmark
Prominent buildings such as stadiums, large factories, or well-known structures are shown as gray or blue block symbols on sectional charts as visual navigation landmarks.
On a sectional chart, Interstate highways are typically depicted by what feature?
Answer: A double red line with highway number shield
Interstate highways on sectional charts appear as double red lines with a small Interstate shield showing the route number, useful as prominent visual navigation references.
On a sectional chart, railroads are depicted by what symbol?
Answer: A solid black line with small perpendicular tick marks
Railroads on sectional charts are shown as black lines with small evenly spaced perpendicular tick marks resembling railroad ties, making them identifiable as linear navigation landmarks.