Basics of Map Reading/Resection

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Map Reading Mastery Quiz

Test your knowledge of map reading and resection techniques with our engaging quiz. Find out how well you understand grid coordinates, azimuths, and key map symbols.

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What does a grid coordinate refer to?
How accurate are 8-digit coordinates?
What is the purpose of resection?

11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by NavigatingEagle47

Grid coordinate AB 1234 5678, what does AB refer to?

100,000m grid zone identifier

Refers to the zone in the military grid reference system

Name of the coordinate

Alpha Bravo

You are plotting AB 1234 5678, what are the first two numbers measured?

34 78

12 56

An 8-digit coordinate is accurate to ___ meters?

10m

50m

100m

75m

Forgotten map symbols can be found where?

Map Key

Map Legend

On google

Top left corner of the map

Black usually represents man made features on a map.

True

False

Brown usually represents roads on a map.

True

False

Resection is 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.

True

False

When conducting resection you have to convert the grid azimuth to a magnetic azimuth.

True

False

When conducting resection you have to use back azimuths.

True

False

The intersection between the two azimuths is your current unknown location.

True

False

You can use unknown distant reference points to find your location during resection.

True

False

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