Mapping the World: An Exploration of Cartography and Geography

What is the main purpose of a map projection?

• To display the Earth's round surface on a flat map accurately

• To prevent people from getting lost

• To measure distances using a scale

• To show the correct size of countries

What does GPS stand for?

• Global Positioning Service

• Global Positioning System

• Generalized Positioning Software

• Geographical Placement System

Which of the following is NOT a function of GIS (Geographic Information System)?

• Analyzing spatial data

• Storing information about the Earth's surface

• Predicting weather patterns

• Creating maps based on data

Remote sensing is a method used to:

• Sense the remoteness of an area

• Collect information about the Earth's surface from a distance

• Control drones and satellites

• Communicate using remote controls

What is a toponym?

• A type of map projection

• A symbol used in cartography

• The name given to a place on Earth

• A tool used for measuring distances on a map

Qualitative data in geography refers to:

• Data that can be measured and recorded using numbers

• Data that is descriptive and often collected through observations

• Data that shows the quality of natural resources

• Data that is irrelevant to the study of geography

Which of the following best describes a region?

• A place on a map where the legend is found

• An area of land that is under the jurisdiction of a particular government

• An area on Earth's surface marked by a degree of formal, functional, or perceptual homogeneity

• The distance between two points on a map

What is the concept of distance decay in human geography?

• The idea that the further away different places are from a place of origin, the less interaction they will have with the origin

• The decay of physical infrastructure over distance

• The decrease in population density as one moves away from urban centers

• The reduction in the size of features on a map as they are projected onto a flat surface

Which of the following is an example of quantitative data in geography?

• A description of the cultural practices of a region

• The number of cars passing through an intersection in an hour

• The color scheme used on a map to represent different biomes

• An interview with residents about their feelings toward urban development

What is the primary difference between GPS and GIS?

• GPS is used for navigation, while GIS is used for map making

• GPS collects spatial data, while GIS analyzes and displays it

• GPS is a tool for remote sensing, while GIS is not

• GPS stands for Global Positioning System, while GIS stands for Global Information Services