Maps and GPS/GIS

GIS stands for

• Geographic Information System

• Generic Information System

• Geological Information System

• Geographic Information Sharing

What does GPS stand for?

• Global Positioning System
• Geographic Information System
• Land forms
• Map Making

What does a cartographer do?

• Make Maps
• Create Computer programs
• Teacher
• None of the above

What is a GPS used for?

• Navigation
• Resource Distribution
• Irrigation 
• Energy Tracking

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 tool has a map key?

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Which tool shows roads?

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Which tool would you use to find your way to the mall?

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_______________ Text identifying when the map was made and/or updated.

• Orientation
• Date
• Grid 
• Scale