Mapping Reading and Navigation

Question 1

Santa lives at

Accepted Answer

True North

Question 2

Looking at the contours on the map below, this feature is likely to be a..

Accepted Answer

Volcano

Question 3

A back bearing for 34o is 34 + 180 = 214o

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Grid references should always be given with the map name and datum

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

The back bearing for 230o is

Accepted Answer

50o

Question 6

Why do you need map reading skills in the SES?

Accepted Answer

All of above

Question 7

Why is it important to know which Datum your map uses?

Accepted Answer

It is based on a mathematical surface that fits the entire earth.

Question 8

The four figure grid reference for the 210 Trig point would be

Accepted Answer

3286

Question 9

Grid bearings are the ones you make using the map first, not with the compass.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Which gradient would be the easiest to walk up whilst carrying a heavy pack?

Accepted Answer

1:20

Question 11

Which map will give you the most detail?

Accepted Answer

1:10,000

Question 12

The six figure grid reference would be closest to

Accepted Answer

320866

Question 13

To convert Grid bearings to Magnetic bearings in NSW, you subtract 12o.

Accepted Answer

True

Questions 13