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1
The equator and other lines of latitude measure __.
none of the above
only degrees west
degrees north and south
degrees east and west
2
GIS stands for Global Information Systems
False
True
3
What are some beneficial features in Google Earth?
you can zoom in and out to find bordering places
elevations are listed
borders and highways are clear and help you navigate between places
man-made and natural features are included (such as state parks/businesses)
4
Scientists use _ maps most often in science.
topographic
thematic
political
geographic
5
What is true about meridians?
they run from east to west
the Prime Meridian represents 0 degrees
they are also called parallels
they run from north to south
6
A map of the world would be a small scale map.
True
False
7
GIS technology is unique because it shows __ of information.
layers
one piece
static
ideas
8
An epidimiologist studies maps
False
True
9
Contour lines connect points of equal elevation on topographic maps.
False
True
10
Another name for a geographic map is _.
topographic
political
physical
thematic
11
Nautical miles are longer than land miles.
False
True
12
Long ago people used migratory patterns of animals to find places.
True
False
13
A familiar place, such as the Rockefeller Center is known as a hallmark.
False
True
14
Scientists tracking wildfires would most likely use
GIS technology
embedded in maps to predict paths and analyze data.
True
False
15
Lines of longitude are also called __.
parallels
equators
meridians
LOL's
16
A map with different colors that represent different countries is a geographic map.
False
True
17
Green on a geographic map means high elevations, such as mountains
True
False
18
Which of the following is a way to represent the actual distance on a map?
legend
key
map scale
cardinal directions
19
Which is true about nautical miles?
There are the same as land miles.
They are longer than land miles.
They are 6,076 ft.
They are 5,280 ft.
20
GIS technology came out after computers were invented.
False
True
21
Why are maps used in science?
show spread of diseases or invasive species
used as models to simulate and predict climate
analyze data
report news
22
Google Earth is a 3D representation of the earth using
satellite imagery
False
True
23
Maps are more reliavble than globes because they show
true shapes
and
relationships
between places.
False
True
24
LIDAR is used to map the ocean floor.
True
False
25
Who might use a topographic map?
surveyor
someone reporting the news
someone traveling across country
engineer
26
What is the main purpose of GIS technology?
to solve problems
help people understand borders between countries and capitals
create thematic maps
give people directions to new places
27
A person who makes a map is called a __.
epidimiologist
cartogropher
scientist
mapogropher
28
How does GPS work?
satellites orbiting our earth are used to "position fix" people's locations
submarines are used to plot points on maps
lidar technology
people track you wherever you go
29
Only trained users can create maps using GIS technology.
True
False
30
Dr. Snow realized cholera was being spread by drinking water using a physical map.
False
True
31
Which map would most likely have states and capitals?
political
physical
thematic
digital
32
This is an example of a geographic map.
False
True
33
The map below is an example of a physical map.
True
False
34
Which of the following are cardinal directions?
south
northwest
southeast
north
35
How are map scales written on a map?
scale bar
ratio
with symbols in a key/legend
fraction
36
Which type of map would you use if you to know more about the landscape (physical features) of a place before traveling?
political
thematic
geographic
topographic
37
Keys and legends are the same thing.
False
True
38
Why are we learning about maps in science?
they help us learn more about the cultures of different countries
they help us analyze information and potentially save lives
maps can help people solve problems
maps can help people relay information to the public
39
All good maps should include
title
scale
borders
date
40
Which of the following is true about a large scale map?
They are used to show large areas, like countries and continents
they are spherical, like globes
they are used to represent more exact locations, such as cities and towns
they show more details than small scale maps
41
What makes GIS created maps different from all other maps
they show "layers" (multiple pieces of information) on one map
they use contour lines
they use contour lines
they show colors
42
People use __ to map the depths of the ocean
radar
sonar
lidar
long measuring sticks
43
A map of the United States is a large scale map.
False
True
44
The Prime Meridian passes through which of the following countries?
Australia
parts of Africa
Greenwhich, England
Baltimore, MD
45
Thematic maps show themes or unifying ___.
physical features
ideas
states
pictures
