Unit 1 Topic 1 Test 3

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• Scale and Distortions

• Time and Space Compression

• Geographic Information Systems

• Distance Decay

Which of the following situation would GPS NOT be used for?

• record your favorite fishing spots

• navigation

• reduce traffic accidents

• accuracy of military targets

I have layered data that shows me where is the best area to buy a house. It shows me the land, crime, and income of the area. This is

• GPS

• GIS

• Formal Region

• Distortion

Which of the following is an example of RELATIVE location?

• Buccees is in Texas

• Next to Taco Bell

• 290 Elm Street

• 48* North, 179* East

• travel to Europe

The U.S. Capitol in latitude/longitude is 38° 53′ 35″ N, 77° 00′ 32″ W. This is an example of:

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

Which of the following would be the BEST use of GIS to decide where a young couple would buy a house?

• Layer 1: Map of geographic location

  Layer 2: Hospitals with large emergency rooms

  Layer 3: Number of instances of major diseases in the area

• Layer 1: Map of houses for sale

  Layer 2: Map of available pediatricians

  Layer 3: Map of school ratings

• Layer 1: Geographic location map

  Layer 2: Amount of traffic in the area

  Layer 3: Major highways and roads

• Layer 1: Elevation map

  Layer 2: Water sources map

  Layer 3: Trade and commerce map

The United States is located between Canada and Mexico. This is an example of:

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

How are Distance Decay and Time Space Compression connected?

• The more time and space that are compressed the more the distance is decayed.

• Time Space Compression solves the problem of Distance Decay.

• Distance Decay solves the problem of Time Space Compression.

• There is no connection to each other, the terms stand alone.

What is the definition of relative location?

• the exact spot at which a place is found on a globe

•  the distance of a place from the Prime Meridian

• the location of a place in relation to other places

• layers of thematic maps that give information about a plac

What kind of location is depicted here of New York City?

• Physical Being

• Relative Location

• Public Location

• Absolute Location