Basics of Map Reading/Resection
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.
Challenge yourself with questions like:
- What does a grid coordinate refer to?
- How accurate are 8-digit coordinates?
- What is the purpose of resection?
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
34
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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