NFST Map Reading and Navigation 3

Question 1

If you are traveling east and turn 90 degrees to your left, what direction are you now facing?

Accepted Answer

North

Answer

Turning 90 degrees to the left while facing east means you rotate counterclockwise and are now facing north.

Question 2

What is a 'legend' on a map?

Accepted Answer

A key explaining the symbols used

Answer

A legend, or map key, is a section that explains what each symbol, color, or pattern on the map represents.

Question 3

Which U.S. government agency produces the official 7.5-minute topographic maps of the United States?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Answer

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is the federal agency responsible for producing the standard topographic quadrangle maps of the United States.

Question 4

On a map, what does a dashed contour line represent?

Accepted Answer

An approximate or supplementary contour

Answer

Dashed contour lines, called supplementary or auxiliary contours, are used in areas where standard contour intervals are too large to show important terrain details.

Question 5

What does the term 'latitude' refer to in geographic navigation?

Accepted Answer

Distance north or south of the equator

Answer

Latitude measures angular distance north or south of the equator, ranging from 0° at the equator to 90° at the poles.

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NFST Map Reading and Navigation 3