18 Questions
What is the purpose of the serial number on a map?
To identify the scale of the map
What type of map is used to show military operations?
Strategic map
What color is used to represent man-made objects on a map?
Black
What is the formula to find the Ground Distance (GD) from the Map Distance (MD) and Representative Fraction (RF)?
GD = MD × (1/RF)
What is the purpose of a declination diagram on a map?
To show the relationship between magnetic and true north
What type of map is a photomap?
A type of map that combines a photograph with a map
What is the purpose of the Back Azimuth?
To find the reverse direction of an azimuth
What is the unit of angular measure commonly used in arty, tank, and mortar gunnery?
Mil
What is the purpose of the sheet number on a map?
To identify the specific sheet of the map
What is the method of expressing directions in a clockwise manner from a north base line?
Azimuth
What is the purpose of a Graphic (Bar) Scale?
To convert between units of measurement
What is the method of locating points using a network of lines?
Intersection
What is the main purpose of providing knowledge on map reading to MS 1 ROTC Cadets?
To understand the importance of map information in future planning
What is a map primarily used for?
To provide a graphic representation of the earth's surface
Why is it necessary to rely on maps?
Because they provide accurate information
How should a map be carried?
In a waterproof case
What is the purpose of using a pencil to mark a map?
So that the marks can be easily erased
What is the scale of a map expressed as?
A ratio of map distance to ground distance
Test your knowledge on map reading skills, including definitions, importance, and uses of maps, marginal information, grid coordinates, scale and distance, and directions. Learn how to accurately interpret map information for future planning.
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