1.2\1.3 Geospatial Data and Technologies Quiz

Which of the following is a use of GPS navigation?

• Ships

• Cars

• Aircraft

• ALL

What was the main goal of capturing high-resolution imagery of the tornado's path?

• To create a documentary

• To aid recovery efforts

• To predict future tornadoes

• To test new camera technology

Remote sensing involves the use of cameras or sensors mounted on which of the following?

• Aircraft or satellites

• Ground vehicles

• Submarines

• Handheld devices

What is one of the applications of remote sensing mentioned in the document?

• Weather monitoring

• Urban planning

• Ocean exploration

• Space travel

What is the "Global Positioning System (GPS)" primarily used for?

• Measuring land boundaries

• Providing internet services

• Navigational guidance

• Broadcasting television signals

What is the primary function of Geospatial Systems in technology-based data collection?

• Analyzing biological data

• Collecting and referring to spatial data

• Monitoring weather patterns

• Tracking internet usage

What does GPS Stand for ?

Which of the following scenarios reflect a negative aspect of geospatial technologies?

• College students use a GPS to drive from North Carolina to Louisiana.

• Driving in a remote area causes a traveler to lose cell phone service and access to GPS.

• A banker takes an alternate route home after Google Maps reports an accident and heavy traffic.

• City developers use GIS data to identify the best location for a new hospital.

All of the following accurately describe how geographers and lawmakers use census data except...

• To provide state legislatures with the small area census population data necessary for the redrawing of voting districts.

• To provide the federal government with population data that is used to determine how to allocate federal funds for states.

• To help state and local governments plan for public safety and disaster preparedness.

• To detect and monitor the physical characteristics of an area.

• To gather demographic (population) information that is used to inform legislative decision making.

The image above was taken by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. Which of the following geographic technologies is this an example of?

• Mental Mapping

• Remote Sensing

• GOS

• GPS

• GIS