Cartography and Map Tools

What geographic tool is an actual model of the Earth?

• globe

• map

• GPS

• satellite imagery

What geographic tool uses organizations and institutions to collect data about the Earth?

• globe

• satellite imagery

• GPS

• GIS

What geographic tool uses at least four satellites to provide locations on the Earth?

• globe

• map

• satellite imagery

• GPS

What geographic tool is limited because it cannot show streets and small towns?

• globe

• map

• satellite imagery

• GPS

Which geographic tool is a space-based global navigation satellite system?

• globe

• GPS

• GIS

• map

What do the initial GIS stand for?

• Geologic Information System

• Geographic Information System

• Graphing Information System

• Geologic Intelligence System

What do the initials GPS stand for?

• Geographical Positioning System

• Geographical Political System

• Global Positioning System

• Global Political System

What historical invention made maps available to the public?

• wall carvings

• printing press

• animal skins

• atlas

What is the origin of the word, 'map'?

• Latin meaning world or sphere

• Greek meaning world or sphere

• Latin meaning napkin or cloth

• Indian meaning earth mother

Early mapmakers tried to make their maps more accurate by using the--

• rocks and trees

• sun and stars

• seasons

• animal skins