Maps and Satellite Imagery

Front

Using the picture, which of the Five S’s would indicate what time of day this image was taken? Options: Shape, Surroundings, Shadow, Size, Shade (Surface)

Back

Shadow

Front

For which of the following might an NGA map be useful? National Defense, Environmental monitoring, Traffic flow in major cities, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

Best use of a grid map?

Back

Find the approximate location of a building in a city

Front

A line of latitude indicates:

Back

Distance from the equator

Front

What information cannot be found by reading this map?
- The location of major bodies of water in and around the United States.
- The location of mountain ranges in the United States.
- The location of the capital of the United States.
- The location of countries neighboring the United States.

Back

The location of the capital of the United States.

Front

Which would you use to interpret the symbols on a map?

Back

Legend

Front

What does a Compass Rose indicate?

Back

Cardinal directions

Front

What is an advantage to using a globe instead of a map?

Back

It gives a more accurate representation of the Earth.