Fun Land Navigation & Map Reading Test

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Fun Land Navigation & Map Reading Test - Quiz

We welcome you to this fun land navigation and map reading test. Do you know enough about the concept? All the questions in the quiz are compulsory, so please make sure to read all the questions carefully. We sincerely hope our quiz can help you learn more about the concepts. You can play the quiz with your friends for an informative time. Remember to share the quiz with your friends and family. All the very best.

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1.

What does the term 'Intersection' mean?
- A.
  
  The method of locating one's position on a map by determining the grid azimuth to at least two well-defined locations that can be pinpointed on the map.
- B.
  
  The location of an unknown point by successively occupying at least two or more known positions on the ground and then map sighting on the unknown location
- C.
  
  Where two or more roads converge
- D.
  
  Finding the location of an unknown point by intersecting a major terrain feature with line shot on an azimuth from your location, then estimating distance.
2.

What is MGRS?
- A.
  
  Military Grid Referencing Standard
- B.
  
  Military Grid Reference System
- C.
  
  Mil-Map Grid Referencing System
- D.
  
  Map Grid Reference Sheet
3.

How many mils are on a compass?
- A.
  
  360 Mils
- B.
  
  6400 Mils
- C.
  
  3600 Mils
- D.
  
  1 Million Mils
4.

How many Norths are there on a map?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
5.

What Major Terrain Feature is depicted by the yellow?
- A.
  
  Ridge
- B.
  
  Mountains
- C.
  
  Hills
- D.
  
  Potholes
6.

Out of the 7 basic colors of a map; what does the color Green identify?
- A.
  
  Any and all vegetation would be indicated by green.
- B.
  
  Where the clean energy is being produced.
- C.
  
  INDFOR/GREENFOR (Such as ANA/ANP Forces)
- D.
  
  Vegetation with military significance, such as woods, orchards, and vineyards
7.

Assuming you are on an azimuth of 90 Degrees, what would your back azimuth be?
- A.
  
  100 Degreees
- B.
  
  81 Degrees
- C.
  
  360 Degrees
- D.
  
  270 Degrees
8.

The United States utilizes UTM
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Where would you find the Legend on a map?
- A.
  
  Lower Left Margin
- B.
  
  Lower Right Margin
- C.
  
  Top of Map
- D.
  
  Upper Right Margin
10.

Linear features such as roads or highways, railroads, power transmission lines, ridgelines, or streams that run roughly parallel to your direction of travel are commonly know as what?
- A.
  
  Nav Guide
- B.
  
  Direct Navigation Aide
- C.
  
  Handrail
- D.
  
  Referencing features
11.

UTM stands for Universal _________ Mercator
12.

What minor terrain feature is highlighted by the yellow?
- A.
  
  Draw
- B.
  
  Spur
- C.
  
  Cliff
- D.
  
  Hill
13.

#1 on the left is a map representation of what letter graphic on the right?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  D
14.

#2 on the left is a map representation of what letter graphic on the right?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  D
15.

#3 on the left is a map representation of what letter graphic on the right?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  D
16.

#4 on the left is a map representation of what letter graphic on the right?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  D
17.

With regards to land navigation, the average steps it takes you to walk 100 meters is known as a _________.
18.

With the protractor’s edge aligned with the map GRID line and the center of the protractor aligned with your location; what azimuth in DEGREES do you travel to reach the lake? (write the number only)
19.

With the protractor’s edge aligned with the map GRID line and the center of the protractor aligned with your location; what azimuth in MILS do you travel to reach the lake?
20.

There are _________ Mils in One Degree.