Global Studies Unit 1

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The ability to use geographic understanding and reasoning to make decisions and solve problems is:

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Geographic Literacy

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A geographic question should be all of the following except: Open-ended, Ungoogle-able, Thought provoking, Simple to answer

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Simple to answer

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What does a thematic map show?

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Patterns of some type of data (ex- population density, wildfires)

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Reference maps are best for: Finding the exact location of a place, Seeing boundaries in a region, Identifying physical features in an area

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All of the above answers

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A cartogram might be best for which situation? Wanting to see a comparison between countries in a visual way, Wanting to understand patterns of movement between countries, Wanting to see the elevation of a region, Wanting to travel to a new country for the first time

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Wanting to see a comparison between countries in a visual way

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Isarithmic Maps are most purposeful when looking at: Weather related patterns and trends, The density of something in a region, The physical features present in a region, The borders of a country

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Weather related patterns and trends

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Geospatial technologies are:

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A collection of tools that enable us to acquire data about the earth's surface

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Process of acquiring information about the earth, without making direct contact with the earth is referred to as:

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Remote Sensing

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Which of the following would remote sensing be most helpful for? Taking images of a war zone, Seeing the effects of a massive flood, Collecting data on insect infestation on thousands of acres of farm fields

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All of the above

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The primary purpose of global positioning systems is to:

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Offer location and navigation services