WorksheetsCartography and Map Tools
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 14mins
What geographic tool is an actual model of the Earth?
globe
map
GPS
satellite imagery
What geographic tool uses organizations and institutions to collect data about the Earth?
globe
satellite imagery
GPS
GIS
What geographic tool uses satellites to take pictures of the Earth?
globe
map
satellite imagery
GIS
What geographic tool uses at least four satellites to provide locations on the Earth?
globe
map
satellite imagery
GPS
What geographic tool is limited because it cannot show streets and small towns?
globe
map
satellite imagery
GPS
Which geographic tool is a space-based global navigation satellite system?
globe
GPS
GIS
map
What do the initial GIS stand for?
Geological Information System
Geographical Information System
Graphing Information System
Geological Intelligence System
What do the initials GPS stand for?
Geographical Positioning System
Geographical Political System
Global Positioning System
Global Political System
What historical invention made maps available to the public?
wall carvings
printing press
animal skins
atlas
What is the origin of the word, 'map'?
Latin meaning world or sphere
Greek meaning world or sphere
Latin meaning napkin or cloth
Indian meaning earth mother
Early mapmakers tried to make their maps more accurate by using the--
rocks and trees
sun and stars
seasons
animal skins
How is a globe more accurate than a map?
a globe is a 3 dimensional model of the Earth, but a map is flat
a globe can show streets and roads, but a map cannot
a globe can show all of the continents at once, but a map cannot
a globe can be used to navigate from one town to another, but a map cannot
The purpose of geographic tools is to
show where things are
show what different places are like
show how to get from one place to another place
all of these
A GPS can be used to--
aid in navigation
aid in mapmaking
aid in surveying
all of these
