FAA Topography and Terrain Features 3

Question 1

What does 'ELEV' followed by a number in a shaded box near a terrain feature on a sectional chart indicate?

Accepted Answer

The elevation of the highest point in the region in feet MSL

Answer

The minimum IFR elevation for that area

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The elevation of the chart's datum point

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The airport field elevation

Question 2

On a sectional chart, what does a blue or cyan dashed line bisecting terrain typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

Intermittent (seasonal) stream or river

Answer

VFR corridor or transition route

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State or country boundary

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Military low-level route

Question 3

A distinctive landmark or visual checkpoint on a sectional chart is often depicted by what symbol type?

Accepted Answer

A magenta circle or dot with the landmark name in magenta text

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A star symbol with the landmark name

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A small flag pennant

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A bold black X

Question 4

On a sectional chart, what does a gray or blue rectangular block symbol represent in an urban area?

Accepted Answer

A significant building or structure used as a landmark

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Restricted military facility

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An abandoned airfield

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A fuel storage depot

Question 5

On a sectional chart, Interstate highways are typically depicted by what feature?

Accepted Answer

A double red line with highway number shield

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A solid blue line with route number

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A solid red line with route number

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A dashed black line with milepost markers

Question 6

On a sectional chart, railroads are depicted by what symbol?

Accepted Answer

A solid black line with small perpendicular tick marks

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A dashed red line

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A blue line alongside highway routes

Answer

A double brown line