2.4 Geographic Data Collection and Analysis

What is the primary challenge in collecting geographic information for maps?

• The difficulty of accessing remote locations.

• The lack of advanced technological tools.

• The sheer volume and complexity of data.

• The absence of individuals interested in data collection.

Which method of geographic data collection involves a researcher physically visiting a location to record observations?

• Travel Narratives

• Media Reports

• Field Observations

• Census Data

How did Ibn Battuta contribute to geographic knowledge in the 14th century?

• He developed the first accurate world map.

• He created detailed travel narratives that influenced map-making.

• He invented the compass for navigation.

• He established the first global positioning system.

What is a primary purpose of a government census?

• To track individual travel patterns for tourism.

• To inform policy decisions and allocate political representation.

• To monitor environmental changes and pollution levels.

• To gather data for commercial advertising campaigns.

What is the main difference between quantitative and qualitative data in geography?

• Quantitative data is collected by individuals, while qualitative data is collected by organizations.

• Quantitative data describes characteristics, while qualitative data is numbers-based.

• Quantitative data is numbers-based, while qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities.

• Quantitative data is used for research, while qualitative data is used for problem-solving.

What is the primary function of a Global Positioning System (GPS)?

• To analyze complex geospatial data for research.

• To manipulate software for problem-solving.

• To determine an absolute location on Earth.

• To capture aerial photographs of cities.

Which geospatial technology is best suited for analyzing the spatial distribution of factories and comparing it to environmentally sensitive areas?

• Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Geographic Information System (GIS)

• Remote Sensing

• Aerial Photography

What can satellite imagery of a region at night, showing varying levels of light, indicate about that region?

• The average temperature and climate patterns.

• The presence of natural resources like water and minerals.

• The wealth and levels of development.

• The historical migration patterns of its population.