NFST Map and Route Analysis 5

Question 1

A map shows two trails forming a triangle with a lake in the center. Trail A is 4 miles, Trail B is 3 miles, and Trail C is 5 miles. Which trail should you take to reach the lake's north shore most directly if north is toward Trail C?

Accepted Answer

Trail C

Answer

Trail C runs along the north shore of the lake, making it the direct route to the north shore.

Question 2

During a search and rescue operation, a team is given a probability area defined on a map by grid coordinates. The search planner divides it into segments to maximize coverage. This technique is called:

Accepted Answer

Systematic grid search planning

Answer

Systematic grid search planning divides a probability area into manageable segments so teams can cover terrain methodically without gaps.

Question 3

When reading an elevation profile chart generated from a topographic map, the X-axis typically represents:

Accepted Answer

Horizontal distance along the route

Answer

An elevation profile plots elevation (Y-axis) against horizontal distance traveled along the route (X-axis).

Question 4

A wilderness navigator notes that streams in the area all flow generally southeast. This observation about drainage patterns can help confirm:

Accepted Answer

The general slope direction and approximate location relative to ridgelines

Answer

Since water flows downhill, the direction of stream flow reveals the overall terrain slope and helps confirm your position relative to high ground.

Question 5

A route that maintains a consistent elevation and follows the same contour line across a slope is called a:

Accepted Answer

Contour traverse or contour route

Answer

A contour traverse follows a single elevation contour across a hillside, neither gaining nor losing significant elevation.

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NFST Map and Route Analysis 5