Remapping the Present 1

What invention in the 1840s shrank the world by allowing people to communicate across long distances?

• Radio

• Telephone

• Television

• Telegraph

Which map projection type is known for accurately representing areas but distorting shapes?

• Mercator

• Conic

• Robinson

• Stereographic

What iconic image taken in 1972 inspired the environmental movement and disrupted traditional maps?

• Red Planet

• Yellow Sun

• Blue Marble

• Green Earth

What type of images from orbit can reveal which parts of the world are less economically developed?

• Aerial photos

• Daytime photos

• Nighttime photos

• Black and white photos

Who proposed the concept of Daylight Savings Time, and what is the modern controversy around it?

• Galileo Galilei - Agricultural productivity

• Isaac Newton - Health benefits

• Albert Einstein - Energy conservation

• Benjamin Franklin - Energy conservation

What impact do time zones have on health, according to research mentioned in the text?

• People in the south sleep less

• People in the north sleep less

• People in the west sleep less

• People in the east sleep less

Which social media apps are mentioned as alternatives to traditional map services like Google Maps and Tripadvisor?

• Instagram and TikTok

• Facebook and Twitter

• LinkedIn and Reddit

• Snapchat and Pinterest

What was the career of Inō Tadataka, as described in the text?

• Mapmaker

• Explorer

• Scientist

• Astronaut

What did the space probe Voyager reveal about the Earth from across the solar system?

• It's a pale blue dot

• It's a bright red dot

• It's a dark black dot

• It's a colorful rainbow dot

What is the main purpose of reimagining how maps should be used, according to a Google executive mentioned in the text?

• For entertainment

• For augmented reality

• For directions

• For sharing