APHG Bell work 8.5.24

TOPOGRAPHIC MAP AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) MAP IMAGE OF MOUNT SHASTA, IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

The images show a topographic map and a geographic information systems (GIS) representation of Mount Shasta in California. Which of the following statements best explains why these printed images are geometrically distorted representations of Earth’s surface?

• Some maps do not show the actual coloration of Earth’s surface and vegetation.

• GIS can only display two-dimensional layers

• The planet’s gravitational poles are not located at the poles of Earth’s axis.

• The three dimensions of Earth’s surface are displayed on a two-dimensional page.

• Printed maps alter the sense of place that people can have about a location.

Compare the two maps shown, then answer the following questions.

Which of the following statements about the Robinson projection is correct?

• It is more useful for long-distance navigation than the Mercator projection.

• It is more accurate than the Mercator projection in showing the sizes of countries in higher latitudes.

• It is better for making topographical maps than the Mercator projection.

• It is more useful for showing the distribution of human populations than the Mercator projection.

• It is better for estimating territorial waters in lower latitudes than the Mercator projection.

It is better for estimating territorial waters in lower latitudes than the Mercator projection.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Mercator projection?

• Distances on the Mercator projection are real and accurate.

• The projection is designed to maintain undistorted outlines of landmasses

• Countries near the Equator appear 50 percent larger than countries in the middle latitudes.

• The size of all countries is accurate, but the shape is distorted.

• The size and shape of countries in the higher latitudes are greatly exaggerated.

Which of the following is a common use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in urban planning?

• To create artistic representations of cityscapes.

• To analyze spatial data for infrastructure development.

• To design virtual reality environments.

• To monitor social media trends.

What is a primary advantage of using the Robinson projection over the Mercator projection?

• It provides a more accurate representation of the equatorial regions.

• It maintains true direction for navigation purposes.

• It accurately represents the size of polar regions.

• It is better for displaying the distribution of human populations.

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of topographic maps?

• To show the political boundaries of countries.

• To display the elevation and terrain of a region.

• To illustrate climate patterns over time.

• To depict the distribution of natural resources.