State Trooper Map Reading and Navigation 2

Question 1

On a standard USGS topographic map, what does a contour interval of 20 feet mean?

Accepted Answer

Each contour line represents a 20-foot change in elevation

Answer

The contour interval is the vertical distance in elevation between adjacent contour lines on a topographic map.

Question 2

You are dispatched to an address on the north side of a divided highway. Which action correctly uses a map to locate the nearest legal crossing?

Accepted Answer

Look for interchange symbols or median crossover locations marked on the map

Answer

Interchange symbols and crossover markings on the map indicate legal crossing points on divided highways.

Question 3

A CAD system shows a call at grid reference 14-F. How do you locate this on a paper map grid?

Accepted Answer

Find column 14 along the horizontal axis, then row F along the vertical axis

Answer

Standard alphanumeric grid references read the horizontal (column) value first, then the vertical (row) value.

Question 4

While navigating at night without GPS, which map feature best helps a trooper confirm their location on a rural highway?

Accepted Answer

Mile markers and posted route numbers cross-referenced with the map

Answer

Mile markers and route numbers are physical landmarks that can be directly cross-referenced against map notation even in low-visibility conditions.

Question 5

What does a dashed blue line on a standard road map typically represent?

Accepted Answer

An intermittent or seasonal stream

Answer

Dashed blue lines on maps conventionally indicate streams or rivers that flow only part of the year.

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