Module 1 Lesson 4 - The Geographer's Tools

Why are some maps less accurate than globes?

• They leave out some countries.

• They show only physical features.

• They distort some details.

• They show only where places are located.

a flat drawing that shows all or part of Earth's surface

• map

• globe

• Earth

• satellite

Which type of information is much of what is gathered by satellites and used by geographers?

• altitudes

• images

• latitudes

• longitudes

Because a globe is spherical like Earth, it can show the

world as it really is.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Globes usually show more information than maps.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Why is GIS a good tool to use for answering complex questions about geography?

• It provides information from many different sources.

• It provides information from every world region.

• It was created by a team of mapmaking experts.

• It was designed by a team of city planners.

Which of the following WOULD NOT be a use for GPS?

• Tracking a bear in the woods

• Locating people in need of rescue

• Finding specific locations for an Amazon truck driver

• Asking questions about the best location for building a restaurant

For what does GIS stand?

• Global Integration System

• Geographic Information System

• Greater Intelligence System

• Global Intelligence Stand

What satellite technology transmits data to people with receivers?

• Global Positioning System

• Geographic Information System

• Weather Satellite System

• Digital Voice Recorders

A digital voice recorder uses a recorder to take notes while talking to people.

• TRUE

• FALSE