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WorksheetsTools of a Geographer Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 26mins
What is GPS?
Global Positioning System- Devices communicate with satellites orbiting Earth to determine absolute location
GIS- desktop and Web-based programs that combine the power of database management with visualization and mapmaking tools.
A world atlas with many maps
A globe that shows latitude and longitude
What is GIS?
Geographic information systems (GIS) are desktop and Web-based programs that combine the power of database management with visualization and mapmaking tools
Global Positioning System (GPS);
Devices communicate with satellites orbiting Earth to determine absolute location
A world atlas that has many maps
A globe that shows latitude and longitude
List two people or businesses/industries who might use GPS technology in their job.
List two people or businesses/industries who might use GIS in their work.
Circle the MAP TITLE on the picture.
Put a STAR on the MAP KEY.
Draw a SQUARE around the MAP SCALE.
What kind of map is pictured here?
topographic map
resource map
political map
physical map
Which of the following tools of a geographer is a 3-D representation of Earth that shows latitude, longitude, continents, and oceans?
Map
GPS
Satellite
Globe
Which CONTINENT do we live on?
Africa
North America
United States of America
Asia
Which of the following are imaginary, HORIZONTAL lines across Earth's surface that pin point ABSOLUTE LOCATIONS? Hint: These are measured in degrees. They have ATTITUDE!
Lines of Longitude
Prime Meridians
Lines of Latitude
Maps
Which of the following are imaginary, VERTICAL lines across Earth's surface that pin point ABSOLUTE LOCATIONS? Hint: These are measured in degrees.
Lines of Longitude
Prime Meridians
Lines of Latitude
Maps
Which landform one of seven main landmasses on Earth's surface?
(a)
Which landform is a large body of salt water that surrounds the continents and covers more than 2/3 of Earth's surface?
(a)
Help! There has been an ice storm! Conway Corp is trying to locate power outages and make a plan to restore power to residents. Which tool should they use?
GPS
Globes
World Atlas
GIS
I am taking a road trip to Fayetteville next weekend to watch the Razorback football game. I need to calculate the distance between my house and the stadium AND how long it will take to get there. Which tool should I use?
GIS
GPS
A globe
My National Geographic World Atlas
What does a physical map show me?
Landforms such as mountains and elevation
State and country boundaries
Weather patterns
Resources in an area
The globe has four hemispheres. Which two hemispheres do WE live in?
Eastern Hemisphere
Western Hemisphere
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
How does a compass rose help geographers? (HINT: What does it show a geographer?)
If you were the Mayor of Conway, how would you use GPS or GIS technology to help you do your job? Choose ONE (GPS or GIS) to write your response in 3-5 sentences.
Geography has two branches: physical and human. Which of the following are examples of HUMAN geography. Select two answers.
human populations
landforms
culture
climate
Geography has two branches: physical and human. Which of the following are examples of PHYSICAL geography. Select two answers.
populations
landforms
climate
culture
