Geo Ch 1

Which of the following tasks BEST describes what geographers do?

• analyze human events over time

• examine bones and fossil remains

• study physical and human features and interactions on the earth

• create maps, charts, and graphs

_______ is a series of satellites that orbit the earth to pick up geographic data

• map projection

• cartographer

• landsat

• topography

A ___________ ___ is a particular type of map that shows natural and man-made features on the earth.

• topographic

• globe

• map projection

• survey

A ___ __________ is a way of drawing the earth's surface that reduces distortion caused by converting three dimensions into two dimensions.

• globe

• satellite image

• topographic map

• map projection

___________________________ is a system that creates specialized maps from digital map information stored in a data bank.

• satellite

• Geographic Information System (GIS)

• map projection

• survey

A ____ is a three-dimensional representation of the Earth.

• globe

• topographic map

• thematic map

• nautical map

Which of the following is an example of a longitude line?

• the equator

• the prime meridian

• the Northern Hemisphere

• 30 degrees N

Convenience is an advantage of what?

• globes

• 2D maps

Accuracy is an advantage of what?

• globes

• 2D maps

Why can a 2D map never be as accurate as a globe?

• There is always some distortion because the earth is 3D.

• The projections are done incorrectly.

• People don't know how to read maps properly.

• 2D maps can't be specific.