WG Maps Chapter 1 Lesson 1

To use remote sensing correctly, a geographer needs to be physically at the place of study.

• True

• False

Geographers use date from satellite imagery to study earth's natural resources and human processes.

• True

• False

Maps that shw population density are physical maps.

• True

• False

Absolute location is how to places are located in relation to each other.

• True

• False

A disadvantage in the Winkel Tripel projection is that it doesn't accurately show distance, sizes, and geographic shapes.

• True

• False

What is map scale?

• distance between objects or places on a map

• distance between water and landmasses on a map

• distance between latitude and longitude on a map

• distance on a map in relation to actual distance on earth

Before computers, how did mapmakers create map projections?

• with historical records

• with mathematical formulas

• with economic forecasts

• with observation of natural distortions on Earth's surface

A Mercator Projection is what type of projection?

• conic projection

• cylindrical projection

• planar projection

• thematic projection

A map that highlights differences in height between mountains and lower regions is called

• a political map

• a mental map

• a physical map

• a thematic map

Which is the main purpose for global positioning technology?

• to determine relative locations on earth

• to determine absolute locations on earth

• to determine elevations of geographic features on earth

• to determine the physical characteristics of regions