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WorksheetsAGSRT - GIS and Remote Sensing
Total questions: 105
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Which phrase refers to the collection of geospatial data through satellite imagery?
Remote Sensing
Fieldwork
Global Positioning Systems
Mental Maps
Geographic Information Systems
Which is the best description of qualitative data used by geographers?
Personal descriptions of processes and events.
Surveys about how often people visit other places.
Census counts such as population statistics.
Measurements of distance made using GPS receivers.
Tables showing the age distribution of people in a community.
"Smartphones, each one with a tiny GPS pinging, have revolutionized cartography. Matthew Zook, a geographer at the University of Kentucky, has partnered with data scientists there to create what they call the DOLLY Project - it's a searchable repository of every geotagged tweet since December of 2011, meaning Zook and his team have compiled billions of interrelated sentiments, each with a latitude and longitude attached."
Why are geographers interested in the information in DOLLY?
It provides information about spatial distribution of people's reactions to events.
It provides an opportunity for geographers to work with data scientists.
Geographers focus on the sentiments of people more than do other scientists.
The data is searchable, and most geographic information is hard to organize.
Geographers are more likely to use new technology than are other scientists.
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.
Photograph: European Space Agency, "Congo River, Africa."
A geographer would MOST likely uses a satellite image like the one above for which of the following purposes?
To track the migration pattern of birds.
To determine the environmental impact of building a dam on the distribution of water throughout the region.
To count the number of people that live in a given area.
To design telecommunications networks for an urban area.
To map the extent of a formal region.
Which of the following descriptions are best aligned with the idea of geospatial data?
There is a distinct separation between geospatial data and non geospatial data and the two information sets cannot be linked.
Geospatial data is the locational information of spatial features such as highways, tracts of land, and soil types.
Geospatial data is only used by government and business agencies.
Geospatial data may not necessarily be linked directly to a particular spatial location.
Geospatial data always expresses the spatial relationship between features found on the Earth.
Which of the following best describes how geographic information systems would be utilized by urban planners?
To take satellite images of undeveloped regions outside of a city.
To determine the exact locations of underground electrical and sewage lines.
To map current roadways and traffic flows to determine where to build a new highway onramp.
To print paper maps to help tourists find locations in the city.
To locate the street addresses of low-income families within a city.
Which of the following data collection methods would be the BEST choice for someone looking to open up a new fast food restaurant based on location?
Informal Observations
Census Data
Formal Observations
Interviews
Experiments
You are on a geography field trip and have been given the task of finding out how much time individual shoppers have spent inside of the mall. Which of the following data collection techniques do you feel would be most appropriate to find out his information?
Photographing people shopping
Sketching the mall layout
A questionnaire survey of customers leaving the mall
Interviews with store managers
Sending a letter to the mall's owners
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
Select all of the following ways that geospatial technology is being used in order to protect endangered elephants in Africa.
GIS, camera traps and sensors are used to track and map how poachers travel into the protected wildlife area.
The use of GIS and GPS to monitor the movements of the elephants throughout the park.
Remote sensing and drones are used for aerial photography of the protected park.
Collaboration with the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The use of information systems to organize the geospatial data to provide real-time, actionable information.
The GIS is used to study ______________ analyze soils and strata, assess seismic information, and or create three dimensional (3D) displays of _________.
geologic features, locaton
geologic features, geographic features
hydrology, geographic features
All the above
In Natural Resource Management, the more reliable technologies are
Remote sensing
GIS
GPS
All the above
GIS for Natural Resource Mgmt are useful tool in
Increases GIS resources
Maintains Common features as existing
Fast and effective decision making
None of the above
The sectors in which GIS services used in Natural Resource Mgmt
Environment, Agriculture
Oil and Gas
Forestry
Mining and Geology
All the above
The sectors in which GIS services used in Natural Resource Mgmt
Environment, Agriculture
Oil and Gas
Forestry
Mining and Geology
All the above
______________ studies defines the status of environment
Environment Sustainable Impact(ESI)
Sustainable Development
Environment Impact Assessment(EIA)
None of the above
The environment data for various development initiatives are created and stored in multiple GIS formats.
True
False
GIS Application can determine the land use / land cover changes in different areas based on land cover pattern within time.
True
False
GIS Application can determine the land use / land cover changes in different areas based on land cover pattern within time.
True
False
The environment data for various development initiatives are created and stored in multiple GIS formats.
True
False
Which is one of the major constituents of the environment
Land
Soil
Water
Hills
What is an example of modern mapmaking?
Mapmakers using repeated, first-hand experience of the landscape to create a map.
Mapmakers and scientists using photos from airplanes or satellites to create a map.
Mapmakers and scientists using historic and modern data by traveling on foot.
Mapmakers using pictures taken when traveling to create a map of the landscape.
GIS stands for
Geographic Information System
Generic Information System
Geological Information System
Geographic Information Sharing
why the Use of GIS is necessary
Saves Times
Handle large datasets
Maps can be created and edited faster
All of the above
What geographic tool is an actual model of the Earth?
globe
map
GPS
satellite imagery
What geographic tool is limited because it cannot show streets and small towns?
globe
map
satellite imagery
GPS
What geographic tool is an actual model of the Earth?
globe
map
GPS
satellite imagery
An ArcMap file that contains data frames, layouts, scripts, and sometimes charts is called a
Cartographic file
Map Document
Projection
Selection
Satellite images, scanned data and photographs are examples of what type of data?
Feature data
Image data
Theme data
Vector data
Data represented as points, lines, and polygons are of what type of data?
Continuous data
Image data
Feature data
Raster data
Graphical images on maps that are used to represent actual geographic features in the environment are called
Attributes
Geographic Information Systems
Map Scale
Features
Graphical images on maps that are used to represent actual geographic features in the environment are called
Attributes
Geographic Information Systems
Map Scale
Features
Maps that show elevation contour lines as well as geographic feature data are called
Topographic maps
Climate maps
Shaded relief maps
Road maps
Maps that are used to show how to travel from one place to another are called
Climate maps
Road maps
Shaded relief maps
Topographic maps
The graphical key used on maps that lists the entity representations is called the
Attribute
Reference
Legend
Scale
Parallels that circle the globe from east to west measure
Latitude
Longitude
Meridians
Meridians
Meridians that run north to south on the globe measure
Latitude
Longitude
Parallels
Relative location
What is the point of reference for measuring latitude?
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
International Date Line
Tropic of Capricorn
Where something is located in relation to something else is its
Absolute location
Latitude
Longitude
Relative location
The absolute location of Washington, DC is approximately
74o E, 38o S
74o W, 38o N
74o E, 38o N
38o W, 74o N
In order to represent a three-dimensional world on a sheet of paper, cartographers must use
Absolute location
Map projections
Map scales
Relative location
Methods used so that every point on the surface of the Earth can be designated as an X, Y location on a grid are called
Coordinate systems
Map scales
Remote Sensing
Systems analysis
How a mapped area relates to the area of the Earth it represents is called the
Attributes
Cartography
Entities
Map Scale
Maps that plot a relatively small geographic area and provide more feature detail are
Big maps
Large scale maps
Road maps
Small scale maps
Which of the following entities is an example of the type of data that should be represented as a point on a small-scale map?
States
Forests
Cities
Streets
What would be the best legend type to use on an ArcMap map layout to plot world cities with varying populations?
Graduated color
Graduated symbol
Single symbol
Unique value
What would be the best legend type to use on an ArcMap map layout to plot all of the states in the U.S. (with a different color representing each state)?
Graduated color
Graduated symbol
Single symbol
Unique value
Which of the following is an example of a quantitative attribute?
Address
Name
Zip code
Population
Which of the following is an example of a legend type that is best used to display a quantitative attribute?
Graduated color
Multi Unique value ple attributes
Single symbol
Unique value
A layer data file differs from a shapefile because
a layer file is the only type of data that can be viewed in ArcMap.
a layer file is the only type of data that can be viewed in ArcMap.
a layer file retains its symbology properties and a shapefile does not.
a shapefile is the only type of data that can be viewed in ArcMap.
Using degrees for distance measurement in GIS analysis is not recommended because
degrees of longitude differ because they do not have constant distance between them as you move from equator to pole.
degrees differ based on the temperature of a region.
degrees differ based on the elevation of a region.
degrees are not used for identifying locations for data generated since 1957.
Using degrees for distance measurement in GIS analysis is not recommended because
degrees of longitude differ because they do not have constant distance between them as you move from equator to pole.
degrees differ based on the temperature of a region.
degrees differ based on the elevation of a region.
degrees are not used for identifying locations for data generated since 1957.
_____ is the collection of data that does not involve physical contact
GPS
Fieldwork
Remote-sensing
Not opening your textbook
_____ techniques might be used to monitor the number of trees that are being cut down or dying in a forest
Remote-sensing
Wizard-like
Cylindrical projections
Remote sensing is use for ______________.
Detecting plant health
Measuring snowpack
Monitoring wetlands
All of the above
When light is reflected off a surface, it is detected by passive remote sensing satellites and produces a(n) ________________, which we use to identify different surfaces.
Rainbow
Pulsar
Spectral Signatures
Awe inspiring moment
The two types of remote sensing are ____________ & _____________.
Yogi & Boo Boo
Color & Panchromatic
Passive & Active
Sputnik & GOES
T or F: Remote sensing can be used to monitor changes on the Earth's surface over time.
True
False
Not Sure
The X-axis on a Spectral Signature graph indicates the ________
Data Values
Spectral Bands
The Y-axis on a Spectral Signature graph is labeled what?
Spectral Bands
Data Values
Land Cover
The X-axis on a Spectral Signature graph indicates the ________
Data Values
Spectral Bands
The Y-axis on a Spectral Signature graph is labeled what?
Spectral Bands
Data Values
Land Cover
Aerial Photography is not a form of Remote sensing
Is our eye a remote sensor?
YES
NO
Determine the number of classification for remote sensing
1 classification
2 classifications
3 classifications
4 classifications
Each power source has 3 types of energy emitted from it. Describe the energy that is related to the remote sensing
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
The GIS is used to study ______________ analyze soils and strata, assess seismic information, and or create three dimensional (3D) displays of _________.
geologic features, locaton
geologic features, geographic features
hydrology, geographic features
All the above
In Natural Resource Management, the more reliable technologies are
Remote sensing
GIS
GPS
All the above
GIS for Natural Resource Mgmt are useful tool in
Increases GIS resources
Maintains Common features as existing
Fast and effective decision making
None of the above
The sectors in which GIS services used in Natural Resource Mgmt
Environment, Agriculture
Oil and Gas
Forestry
Mining and Geology
All the above
______________ studies defines the status of environment
Environment Sustainable Impact(ESI)
Sustainable Development
Environment Impact Assessment(EIA)
None of the above
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A CARTOGRAPHER?
What are three geographers tools that can be used?
MAPS, GLOBES, DATA
SATELLITES, THERMOMETERS, CAMERAS
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A REFERENCE MAP?
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP?
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A navigational MAP?
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A THEMATIC POPULATION DENSITY MAP?
How is most map information gathered today?
Map surveys by people on site
Satellites and Remote sensing
What is this?
GIS
Satellites
Navigation Map
Why was GPS originally developed?
for exploration
for the military
for commercial pilots
_____ is the collection of data that does not involve physical contact
GPS
Fieldwork
Remote-sensing
Not opening your textbook
The two types of remote sensing are ____________ & _____________.
Yogi & Boo Boo
Color & Panchromatic
Passive & Active
Sputnik & GOES
T or F: Remote sensing can be used to monitor changes on the Earth's surface over time.
True
False
Not Sure
Select TWO components in Remote Sensing:
Data
Platform
Sensor
Camera
Is our eye a remote sensor?
YES
NO
What are the units of spectral radiance ?
W/m sq.
B)W/m sq./Sr
W/m sq/Sr/micron
Which radiometric quantity would be most suitable to measure for sun’s incoming energy ?
Irradiance
Exitance
Radiance
Which radiometric quantity would be most suitable to measure for At-sensor ?
Irradiance
Exitance
Radiance
A radiation of wavelength 4 micron falls in which portion of EM spectrum ?
VISIBLE
IR
MICRO WAVE
NONE OF THE ABOVE
Which are the following is not a principle of RS
Interaction of energy with satellite
Electro Magnetic Energy
Electo Magnetic Spectrum
interaction of energy with atmosphere
which among the following waves is having less wavelength range
0.03mm
0.03nm
0.03m
0.03micro meter
In visible region, blue light is having a wavelength range from (answer in micrometer)
0.42-052 mic m
0.24-0.52 mic m
0.45-0.92 mic m
0.22-0.32 mic m
Infrared portion of EMR lies between (answer in micro meter)
0.4-0.7
0.4-0.8
0.7-1.3
0.7-14
Geo stationary Satellites are generally placed at an altitude of (in Km)
33000
34000
36000
38000
Among the following Which describes NDVI formula
(R-NIR)/(R+NIR)
(NIR-R)/(R+NIR)
(NIR-R)/(NIR+R)
(NIR+R)/(NIR-R)
In what way does GIS affect your daily life ?
making sure that 911 emergency services get to your house as quickly as possible
planning services like water and sewage for a new housing area
deciding if there are enough children, of the right age, in an area to justify building a new school
ensuring that the pizza you ordered gets to your house in 30 minutes or less
all of the above
Which of these is not needed to operate a GIS ?
A powerful computer system along with a printer
A specialized globe
GIS mapping software
The data that you wish to analyze and map
