HG 1.2 Geographic Data

Who gathers geographic data?

• Artists

• Geographers

• Musicians

• Chefs

Which of the following is NOT a source of geographic data?

• Land surveys

• Satellite images

• Government reports

• Novels

What is one of the goals of gathering geographic data?

• To create fictional stories

• To understand human activity and its effects

• To design fashion trends

• To cook new recipes

Which category of data gatherers includes university professors and researchers?

• Artists

• Individual Data Gatherers

• Musicians

• Chefs

What is fieldwork in the context of geographic data gathering?

• Research involving first-hand experience outside the classroom

• Writing essays

• Painting landscapes

• Cooking meals

Which organization conducts population censuses every 10 years?

• NASA

• U.S. Census Bureau

• FBI

• WHO

What is a census?

• A type of map

• An official count or survey of a population

• A weather report

• A historical document

Which of the following is a field method for gathering geographic data?

• Reading novels

• Conducting interviews

• Watching movies

• Playing sports

What does absolute location refer to?

• A general area on Earth

• A precise point on Earth’s surface

• A fictional place

• A type of weather pattern

What are horizontal lines circling Earth parallel to the equator called?

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Meridians

• Tropics