WLD Geo SOL Review

What is GIS?

• Computer based mapping that lets you layer data over a map

• A system that gives you absolute location

• A map made from satellite photographs

• A perfect picture of the entire world.

What are these lines?

• Latitude

• Longitude

What are these lines?

• Longitude

• Latitude

What is the map projection most commonly used in class?

• Mercator

• Robinson

• Polar

What is the map projection used airplane pilots?

• Mercator

• Robinson

• Polar

What is the map projection used by ship captains?

• Mercator

• Robinson

• Polar

Which continent is 1?

• South America

• Africa

• North America

• Australia

Canada and the United States are found on what continent?

• Europe

• South America

• North America

• Asia

How would you describe Europe's location in relation to Asia?

• Europe is located east of Aisa.

• Europe is located west of Asia.

• Europe is located south of Asia.

• Europe is located north of Asia

Which example best describes absolute location?

• Evans school is close to PSA

• My house next to the LA Zoo

• I live next to Walmart

• Australia is 23.5° S and 135° E