Topics 1.1-1.7

Which of the following correctly indentifies the map projection?

• Mercator

• Gall Peters

• Robinson

• Planar

Which of the following describes a thematic map?

• A map that shows physical landforms

• A map that shows a specific theme or subject area

• A map that shows political boundaries

• A map that displays rivers and oceans of the Earth

What is Geographic Information Systems?

• A computer system that can store, analyze, and display info from a lot of digital maps

• GPS that uses locations of satellites to find an exact location of something

• Use of cameras on an aircraft that takes picture of the Earth's surface

• A website that provide pictures and text info in the form of maps and databases

Map Projections distort which of the following...

• Size

• Shape

• Distance

• All of the above

What can GPS be used for?

• Locating places and borders

• Analyzing crime

• Planning a city

• Watching change in weather

What reference map type shows property and land ownership for individuals?

• Political Maps

• Road Maps

• Locator Maps

• Plat Maps

Which of the following is an example of relative location?

• Longitude and Latitude

• Street Address

• Spruce High School is Southeast from Downtown Dallas

• Juan's home address

Which of the following correctly identifies the map scale of the image?

• National

• Global

• Regional

• Sub-National

Which of the following correctly identifies the types of region shown in the image?

• Functional Regions

• Perceptual/Vernacular Regions

• Formal Region

• None of the above