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Geospatial Tools and Data — Quiz Answers

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What is the difference between GIS and GPS geospatial technologies?

A
GIS communicates to personal devices almost anywhere on Earth, while GPS only analyzes remote sensors.
B
GIS transmits information from satellites, while GPS turns that information into digital data.
C
GIS is a software program combining data and maps, while GPS is a satellite-based navigation and location system.
D
GIS is used only by geographers and cartographers, while GPS is used primarily by the military.
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A map of Tokyo’s mass transit system (buses, trains, etc) is a

A
physical map.
B
topographic map.
C
political map.
D
thematic map.
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Many students use computer technology to attend class. Which geospatial technology could US teachers use to teach students about geography and cultures in western Asia?

A
wayfaring applications
B
drone technology
C
GIS computer software
D
remote-sensing tools
4

Which type of map, chart, or graph would help a geographer show the average salaries of different professions in Nigeria?

A
a bar graph
B
a choropleth map
C
a pie chart
D
a cartogram
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What is a potential problem with thematic maps?

A
Cartographer bias can affect the locations of national borders on a map.
B
Rivers and coastlines can change over time and affect a map’s accuracy.
C
Increases and decreases in populations can make maps obsolete.
D
The map projections are displayed in a 2-D format.
6

Which statement best describes the relevance of this post?

A
The post is not relevant because too few people like it.
B
The post is not relevant because it uses facts that are out of context.
C
The post is relevant because it has been shared 75 times.
D
The post is relevant because the mayor has shown she does not like parks.
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A geographer studying the populations of the neighborhoods in São Paulo, Brazil, has a physical map. She wants to compare it to another type of map to understand how population size compares to land size. Which type of map would serve this task?

A
historical
B
political
C
isoline
D
cartogram
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The following sentences contain blanks. Use the drop-down menus to complete each blank correctly.

Answer:

software program|layers|collected from GPS users

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How might a geographer use GIS technology to improve the local community?

A
to control the spread of a highly infectious disease
B
to identify and map potential locations for a new shopping district
C
to design a new energy-efficient high school
D
to capture historical data about land use in the area
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Why would a geographer studying changes in Haiti’s population use a line chart to represent data?

A
A line chart can show the percentages of people that make up the population.
B
A line chart can show the exact number of people living in Haiti at one time.
C
A line chart can show changes in data over time to identify patterns.
D
A line chart can show groups of different categories, such as population.

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