Dude where's my car
There are __________ cardinal directions on a compass.
a) 4
b) 6
c) 8
d) 16
What is 8
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At the bottom of every USGS map is a diagram that displays the difference and direction between:
a) true north, grid north, and magnetic north.
b) true north, declination, and magnetic north.
c) absolute north, grid north, and magnetic north.
d) true north, magnetic north, and calibrated north.
What is A true north ,grid north and magnetic north
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The __________ is a system of navigational satellites operated by the U.S. Department of Defense and available for civilian use. It can track objects anywhere in the world with an accuracy of approximately 40 to 300 ft.
a) cellular positioning system (CPS)
b) truncated repeater
c) global navigating system (GNS)
d) global positioning system (GPS)
Ahead: Global Positioning Systems Subject: Chapter 11 Title: Orienteering and Global Positioning Systems Feedback: Page 240, Wildland Fire Fighter II, 5.1.1
__________ is a point on Earths surface that is east or west of what we call the prime meridian.
a) Meridians
b) Parallels
c) Latitude
d) Longitude
What is Longitude
Ahead: Topographic Maps Subject: Chapter 11 Title: Orienteering and Global Positioning Systems Feedback: Page 241, Wildland Fire Fighter II, 5.1.1
On a contour map, every 4th or 5th line is printed darker. This is called a(n):
a) contour line.
b) index contour.
c) latitude.
d) parallel.
What is index contour
Ahead: Topographic Maps Subject: Chapter 11 Title: Orienteering and Global Positioning Systems Feedback: Page 243, Wildland Fire Fighter II, 5.1.1
The difference between magnetic north and true north is called:
a) declination.
b) magnetic north.
c) azimuth.
d) back azimuth.
What is Declination
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__________ is north according to the earths axis.
a) True north
b) Magnetic north
c) Perceived north
d) Actual north
What is True North
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Topographic maps are a representation of the earths surface. They are also called __________ maps.
a) elevation
b) relief terrain
c) global terrain
d) quadrangle
What is quadrangle
Ahead: Topographic Maps Subject: Chapter 11 Title: Orienteering and Global Positioning Systems Feedback: Page 240, Wildland Fire Fighter II, 5.1.1
Each degree of latitude and longitude is broken down into:
a) meridians.
b) parallels.
c) 60 minutes.
d) 60 seconds.
What is 60 Minutes
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A(n) __________ line represents areas either manmade or natural that are lower than the immediate surrounding terrain.
a) contour
b) index contour
c) depression contour
d) parallel
What is a depression contour
Ahead: Topographic Maps Subject: Chapter 11 Title: Orienteering and Global Positioning Systems Feedback: Page 243, Wildland Fire Fighter II, 5.1.1
You need to take this declination into account when using your compass to find a location. This concept is very important because all maps are oriented to:
a) declination north.
b) magnetic north.
c) true north.
d) azimuth ring.
What is True North
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Percentage of slope is determined by dividing the amount of elevation change by the amount of __________ distance covered (sometimes referred to as the rise divided by the run) and then multiplying the result by __________.
a) horizontal; 100
b) vertical; 100
c) linear; 50
d) linear; 100
What is horizontal: 100
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The horizontal lines that run east and west around Earth are called:
a) meridians.
b) parallels.
c) latitude.
d) longitude.
What are Parallels
Ahead: Topographic Maps Subject: Chapter 11 Title: Orienteering and Global Positioning Systems Feedback: Page 240, Wildland Fire Fighter II, 5.1.1
Each minute is broken down into:
a) meridians.
b) parallels.
c) 60 minutes.
d) 60 seconds.
What is 60 Seconds
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The closer the contour lines are together, the __________ the slope will be.
a) less intense
b) more intense
c) flatter
d) steeper
What is Steeper
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A(n) __________ is the horizontal angle of a point measured clockwise from true north.
a) azimuth
b) chain
c) declination
d) easting value
What is Azimuth
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A pace is measured by:
a) two walking steps heel to toe.
b) two natural walking steps.
c) four natural walking steps.
d) five natural walking steps.
What are two walking Steps
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The vertical lines that run north and south are called:
a) meridians.
b) parallels.
c) latitude.
d) longitude.
What are meridians
Ahead: Topographic Maps Subject: Chapter 11 Title: Orienteering and Global Positioning Systems Feedback: Page 240, Wildland Fire Fighter II, 5.1.1
A(n) __________ is a type of topographic map.
a) meridian map
b) adjusted relief map
c) elevation gain map
d) contour relief map
What is a contour relief map
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A __________ is a low topographic point between two hills or summits.
a) saddle
b) chimney
c) draw
d) ridge
What is a Saddle
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__________ is the difference between magnetic north and true north. Also called magnetic declination or magnetic variation.
a) Azimuth
b) Chain
c) Declination
d) Easting value
What is Declination
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A chain is a unit of measure in land survey equaling 66 ft (20.1 m); 80 chains is equal to:
a) a pace.
b) ¼ mile.
c) ½ mile.
d) 1 mile.
what is 1 mile
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__________ is a point north or south of the equator.
a) Meridians
b) Parallels
c) Latitude
d) Longitude
What is Latitude
Ahead: Topographic Maps Subject: Chapter 11 Title: Orienteering and Global Positioning Systems Feedback: Page 240, Wildland Fire Fighter II, 5.1.1
A __________ is a line of equal elevation on the ground that delineates the same elevation above sea level.
a) contour line
b) meridian
c) latitude
d) parallel
What is a contour line
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A __________ is an area of lowland between two hills or mountains.
a) saddle
b) chimney
c) draw
d) valley
What is a Valley
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