World Geography Unit 1 Topic 1 Quiz

In Geography, how do we describe the situation of a place?

• By relating it to the people who live there

• By relating it to the surrounding area

• By saying whether the place is doing good or bad

• By noting its unique physical and human characteristics

What is an example of modern mapmaking?

• Mapmakers using repeated, first-hand experience of the landscape to create a map.

• Mapmakers and scientists using photos from airplanes or satellites to create a map.

• Mapmakers and scientists using historic and modern data by traveling on foot.

• Mapmakers using pictures taken when traveling to create a map of the landscape.

GIS stands for

• Geographic Information System

• Generic Information System

• Geological Information System

• Geographic Information Sharing

why the Use of GIS is necessary

• Saves Times

• Handle large datasets

• Maps can be created and edited faster

• All of the above

What does a cartographer do?

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

Which of the following is not a use of a GIS?

• Store Prices
• Mapping 
• Network Services
• Urban Planning

What is a GPS used for?

• Navigation
• Resource Distribution
• Irrigation 
• Energy Tracking

What geographic tool is an actual model of the Earth?

• globe

• map

• GPS

• satellite imagery

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