FAA Topography and Terrain Features

Question 1

On a sectional chart, the Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF) in each latitude/longitude grid square is shown in what color?

Accepted Answer

Brown

Answer

Blue

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Magenta

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Black

Question 2

The MEF value on a sectional chart represents what?

Accepted Answer

Highest known elevation plus a 100-foot buffer within a grid square, rounded up to nearest 100 feet

Answer

Mean elevation of terrain in the grid square

Answer

Minimum enroute altitude for VFR flight

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Maximum elevation of FAA-charted obstacles

Question 3

On a sectional chart, elevation contour lines that are closer together indicate what about the terrain?

Accepted Answer

Steeper terrain with rapid elevation change

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Flatter terrain

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A valley or depression

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Ocean floor depth

Question 4

On a sectional chart, what does a spot elevation (small X with a number) indicate?

Accepted Answer

The exact surveyed elevation at that point in feet MSL

Answer

A radio tower height

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A minimum crossing altitude

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A VFR reporting checkpoint elevation

Question 5

On a sectional chart, what color is used to indicate low-lying terrain near sea level?

Accepted Answer

Light yellow or cream

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Dark green

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Dark brown

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Light blue

Question 6

On a sectional chart, the contour interval (elevation difference between consecutive contour lines) in mountainous areas is typically what?

Accepted Answer

500 feet

Answer

50 feet

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100 feet

Answer

1,000 feet