Geography and Technology

Which traditional technological tool shows the shape of Earth and the position of continents and oceans?

• Globe

• Map

• Compass

• Astrolabe

Which traditional technological tool is a 2D graphic representation of Earth's surface?

• Globe

• Map

• Compass

• Astrolabe

Which traditional technological tool is used to show directions of the world?

• Globe

• Map

• Compass

• Astrolabe

Which traditional technological tool uses stars to find latitude?

• Globe

• Map

• Compass

• Astrolabe

What is the modern method of taking photos of Earth's surface from the air?

• Aerial photography

• Astrolabe

• Compass

• Map

What is the term used for taking information about an object without physical contact with it?

• Aerial photography

• Astrolabe

• Remote sensing

• GIS

Which computer-based program is used for capturing, storing, analyzing, and displaying information related to positions on Earth's surface?

• Aerial photography

• Astrolabe

• Remote sensing

• GIS

What are the 5 key components required for GIS to work?

• Hardware, software, data, people, and methods

• Globe, Map, Compass, Astrolabe, Aerial photography

• Longitude, latitude, altitude, and time

• Thermal cameras, police radars, tv remote, photo camera

What does GPS stand for?

• Global Positioning System

• Geographic Information System

• Globe Positioning System

• Geography Positioning System

Which system of satellites gives us information about positions on Earth's surface?

• GIS

• GPS

• Globe

• Map