Downloading and Viewing Topographic Maps

This tutorial guides users on how to download topographic maps from the University of Texas's online repository using Google Earth. It covers the process of accessing, downloading, and viewing these maps, explaining different map scales and how to save them in high resolution. The tutorial also provides tips for navigating the repository and using Google Earth effectively.

What is the primary source for downloading topographic maps in this tutorial?

• Google Maps

• NASA

• University of Texas repository

• National Geographic

Which application is used to view the downloaded KMZ files?

• Adobe Reader

• Microsoft Word

• Google Earth Pro

• ArcGIS

What is the scale of the smallest grid cells available in Google Earth?

• 1 to 500,000

• 1 to 1,000,000

• 1 to 2,000,000

• 1 to 250,000

How can you view a topographic map in a web browser after selecting it in Google Earth?

• Download the map directly from Google Earth

• Right-click and copy the link to paste in a browser

• Use a special map viewer application

• Click the map hyperlink directly

What file format is used to save the downloaded topographic maps?

• PNG

• PDF

• JPEG

• TIFF

What is the workaround for viewing the map hyperlink in Google Earth?

• Use a different computer

• Right-click and copy the link to a browser

• Download a special plugin

• Use a different map application

What is the name of the city in the Philippines for which a map was downloaded?

• Manila

• Quezon City

• Cebu

• Davao City

What is the main reason for the longer download time of the US East Coast map?

• Large file size

• Low internet speed

• High resolution of the map

• Server issues

What is the final step after downloading a map in the tutorial?

• Print the map

• Share the map on social media

• Open the map to view its details

• Delete the map

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• Report the video

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• Ignore the video

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