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1. What is the definition of a map? [3 marks]A map is a representation of part of the earth's surface drawn to scale on a flat surface showing natural and artificial features.

2. What type of maps do we use in the AAFC? [1 mark]Topographical.

3. Name three things found in the marginal information. [3 marks]Any 3 of: Scale Contour interval Legend Mag. variation Date of survey Adjoining map numbers / diagram / names

4. List Four Topographical features. [4 marks]Any 4 of: Valleys Mountains Rivers Plains Hills Others, at markers discretion

5. List three ways of topographical representation. [3 marks]Hill shading Layer tinting Hachures Contours Form Lines Spot Heights

6. What are the three sources of reference in terms of direction (i.e. the three types of north)? [3 marks]True North Magnetic North Grid North

7. List three parts of the Silva compass. [3 marks]Compass housing Base plate Magnifying glass Scale Needle Orienteering lines Direction of travel arrow

CFSGT G. Putland FCP Revision Spot Test #1