Unit 1.2 & 1.3

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to use different methods for collecting geographic data?

• To ensure accuracy and reliability of information

• To make the process faster

• To reduce the cost of data collection

• To avoid using technology

Open Ended

Describe a situation where fieldwork or field observations would be the most effective method for collecting geographic data. What are the advantages of using this method in that situation?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary reason for conducting the US Census as a method of geographic data collection?

• To determine the effects of pollution

• To distribute public funding for schools and infrastructure

• To analyze satellite images

• To create online maps

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of geospatial technologies used in geographic data collection?

• Geographic information systems (GIS)

• Satellite navigation systems (GPS)

• Remote sensing

• Census interviews

Open Ended

Explain how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used to support urban planning and public safety decisions.

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the use of fieldwork (such as the US Census) and geospatial technologies (such as GIS and GPS) in collecting geographic data. What are the strengths and limitations of each method?

Fill in the Blanks

Satellites orbit the earth and communicate locational information to

receivers.

Multiple Choice

What is one advantage of using aerial photography in disaster response, as shown in the Tennessee tornado example?

• It provides real-time video footage.

• It allows for high-resolution imagery to assess damage quickly.

• It replaces the need for ground teams.

• It is less expensive than satellite imagery.

Multiple Choice

Which method is used to assess the severity of damage in a region by comparing images taken before and after an event?

• Remote sensing imagery

• Field surveys

• Census data collection

• Interviews with residents

Fill in the Blanks

The use of cameras or other sensors mounted on aircraft or satellites to collect digital images of the earth’s surface is called

.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of data that can be collected using remote sensing?

• Monitoring environmental changes

• Weather

• Personal interviews

• Satellite imagery

Open Ended

Explain how remote sensing can be used to monitor human rights situations in places that are difficult to access. Use the example of North Korean prison camps to support your answer.

Open Ended

How does fieldwork contribute to the collection of geographic data?

Open Ended

What are some methods used for geographic data collection, and how do they impact decision-making?