U1L3 Review - Geographic Tools and Technologies

To acquire geographic information, geographers use _____ of tools and technologies.

• a variety

• only one type

Maps are one of the most useful tools in geography. Maps are representations of places at a variety of _____.

• spatial scales

• 3D shapes

_____ images are taken from outer space while aerial photographs can be captured from planes, helicopters, and hot air balloons.

• Satellite

• Submarine

Because the earth is round, globes provide a more _____

representation of the whole Earth than a map.

• beautiful

• accurate

Any description or portrayal of Earth or parts of Earth:

• Geographic representation

• Map

• Globe

• Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Global Information System (GIS)

A flat, visual representation of an area:

• Geographic representation

• Map

• Globe

• Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Global Information System (GIS)

A spherical model of the entire planet:

• Geographic representation

• Map

• Globe

• Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Global Information System (GIS)

A system that uses a network of earth-orbiting satellites to pinpoint absolute location:

• Geographic representation

• Map

• Globe

• Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Global Information System (GIS)

Internet-based mapping technology that provides additional data about a geographic area:

• Geographic representation

• Map

• Globe

• Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Global Information System (GIS)

If you need to get simple directions from your house to a restaurant you could use a:

• GPS Device

• GIS Device