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WorksheetsChapter 2
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 19mins
This type of geospatial technology allows us to layer multiple sets of data on top of each other, onto one map.
GIS
GPS
Remote Sensing
Topography
This type of geospatial technology allows us to pinpoint locations of objects or places using a complex satellite system.
GIS
GPS
Remote Sensing
Topography
This type of geospatial technology involves collecting data such as images, heat readings, etc. while not physically being at the specific locations. Drones, planes, helicopters, etc. may be used to collect data.
GIS
GPS
Remote Sensing
Topography
Which is of the following is the most likely explanation for this map's creation?
to determine the best transportation routes for the homeless to travel to jobs
to help political candidates identify voters concerned about homelessness
to uncover features of the region's geography that cause homelessness
to help county officials identify how best to use resources to reduce homelessness
Data that can be counted.
Qualitative
Quantitative
The Census
Qualitative
Quantitative
Data that can't be counted or assigned a number.
Qualitative
Quantitative
The shape and features of the land is also known as its _____________.
Climate
Geography
Topography
Ecology
A cartographer is someone who .....
makes maps
assists in urban planning
collects data via fieldwork
develops emergency response plans
Absolute distance .....
uses the cardinal directions.
uses perceptions like up, down, right, left.
is distance that can be measured using a standard unit of length.
is measured using metrics like time or money.
Absolute direction .....
uses the cardinal directions.
uses perceptions like up, down, right, left.
is distance that can be measured using a standard unit of length.
is measured using metrics like time or money.
Who would be most interested in using a cartogram of the United States displaying state population?
an urban planner who wants to create a map of a city's public transportation system.
a geographer who wants o highlight national borders of a continent's countries
an election forecaster who wants to predict the outcome of an upcoming election
an economist who wants to compare the sizes of different countries' economies
Relative direction .....
uses the cardinal directions.
uses perceptions like up, down, right, left.
is distance that can be measured using a standard unit of length.
is measured using metrics like time or money.
What type of map projection is this?
Gall-Peters
Mercator
Robinson
Azimuthal
What type of map projection is this?
Gall-Peters
Mercator
Robinson
Azimuthal
What type of map projection is this?
Gall-Peters
Mercator
Robinson
Azimuthal
What type of map projection is this?
Gall-Peters
Mercator
Robinson
Azimuthal
The Mercator projection was created to display true direction to help navigators travel between locations.
True
False
These are made by taking the three dimension Earth and attempting to place it on a two dimensional surface.
distortion
globe
map projection
map scale
This refers to the size of places on a map, in relation to their sizes in reality.
distortion
globe
map projection
map scale
_______________ are generalized sources of geographic data and focus on location.
Reference Map
Thematic Map
_______________ are focused on a specific topic.
Reference Map
Thematic Map
_______________ are focused on a specific topic.
Reference Map
Thematic Map
This is an example of a ____________ map.
Isoline
Dot Map
Graduated Symbol
Choropleth
This is an example of a ____________ map.
Isoline
Dot Map
Graduated Symbol
Choropleth
This is an example of a ____________ map.
Isoline
Dot Map
Graduated Symbol
Choropleth
This is an example of a ____________ map.
Isoline
Dot Map
Graduated Symbol
Choropleth
Which statement best explains why cartographers have created different types of map projections?
Using multiple projections is the most effective way to depict shifting boundaries
different map projections allow geographers to study different scales of analysis
map projections allow geographers to understand variations in human geography
the globe cannot be turned into a two-dimensional map without altering the shape.
Which of the following best describes GIS?
GIS is an integrated network of satellites that helps provide precise data about geographic location
GIS consists of sophisticated software systems that allow for the production of more complex and useful maps
GIS consists of sensors that can be attached to an aircraft or drones to improve data collection in remote areas.
GIS guides decision-makers by informing them which decision will produce the best outcome in a given scenario.
Which statement best describes an effect of new technologies on the work of geographers?
geographers have more data than ever before, but the information is often imprecise and unreliable.
Geographers have access to more information, but rarely find the kinds of spatial data they need.
Geographers have more available data , but face challenges processing the larger quantity of information.
Geographers have better tools to process information, but lack the eyewitness accounts that were previously available.
How have global positioning systems affected the collection of geographic data?
GPS allows geographers to organize geographic data from different sources onto complex geospatial maps.
GPS uses sensors to provide geographers with data about conditions on the ground in remote locations.
GPS assists with navigation by using a network of satellites to determine and transmit precise locations.
GPS helps geographers forecast events by collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources.
Which statement best describes how data affects the work of a geographer?
geographers use the collection of data to determine the questions they will ask
geographers gather the data that decision-makers request to gain support for their policies.
Geographers choose the data to collect based on how easily it can be visualized.
geographers identify and collect data based on the questions they seek to answer.
Which geospatial technology was used extensively in the recovery efforts after 9/11?
GIS
Remote Sensing
GPS
Fieldwork
Which type of thinking is most central to the study of human geography?
spatial
botanical
physiological
ecological
Which of the following describes the main goal of geographers as they create questions and collect data?
to transform the geography of the planet to make it more suitable for human life
to identify patterns and relationships that can explain and predict geographic events and human behavior
to create more appealing ways to present geographic data
to persuade government agencies to provide more funding for the collection and processing of data.
Which decision-maker would be most interested in the data depicted in a large-scale map (zoomed in/high detail/low area depicted)?
the CEO of a multinational corporation
the mayor of a small city
the president of a country
the governor of a large state
