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1
People who make maps are called...
Mapologists
Mappers
Cartographers
Cardiologists
2
Which of the following is an example of a type of chart we may use in class?
Line Graph
Table
Bar Graph
All of the above are examples.
3
Why would a geographer use sonar?
To study mountains.
To study the planets.
To study the ocean floor.
To hunt for submarines.
4
Which of the following is a way that geographers collect information?
Sonar
All of the above are ways geographers collect information.
Remote Sensing Technology
GPS
5
How often is the census completed?
Every 5 years.
Every 10 years.
Every year.
Every 100 years.
6
When will the next census be?
2025
2023
2030
3000
7
Which map component explains what the colors, symbols, and shapes represent on a map?
key
scale
compass
title
8
GPS is used to give very accurate ___________ information.
population
direction
distance
location
9
Which type of map shows physical features?
political map
none of the above
physical map
special purpose map
10
GIS stands for...
Global Information Strategies
Global Information System
Geography Is Stupendous
Geographic Information Systems
11
Which candy bar is Mr. Christian's favorite?
Kit Kat
Twix
Milky Way
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup
12
Data used in GIS can come from where?
Remote Sensing Technology
GPS
The Census
All of the above
13
What are the four necessary map components?
key, title, countries, capitals
title, key, latitude, longitude
compass, title, latitude, longitude
scale, title, key, compass
14
Remote Sensing Technology can involve taking pictures of the earth from...
All of the above.
Satellites
Drones
Planes
15
What is the advantage of using a map instead of a globe?
Maps allow you to see the whole world at one time.
Maps can show more details.
Maps are easier to carry.
All of the above are advantages.
16
All maps have distortion.
True
False
17
GPS stands for...
Global Positioning System
Geographic Positioning Satellite
Global Planetary Satellite
Geographers Please Study
18
Which type of map would show features such as states and countries?
special purpose map
political map
physical map
none of the above
19
Modern geographers and geographers of the past collect data in the same ways.
False
True
20
Which map component indicates distance?
scale
title
compass
key
21
Which map component tells you what the map is about?
key
title
compass
scale
22
Which of the following is an example of a special purpose map?
Population Density Map
Ecosystem Map
Climate map
All of the above are examples.
23
A flat representation of the earth's curved surface is called a...
map
globe
chart
All of the above.
24
What is one disadvantage maps have?
Not portable.
Distortion
Maps don't have any disadvantage.
Can't see details.
25
What does sonar stand for?
Sound & Navigation Radar
Solar Navigation and Ranging
Sound, Navigation and Ranging
Sound, Navigation and Relativity
26
What is a geographer?
Someone who studies places.
All of the above describe a geographer.
Someone who has questions about the world.
A scientist.
27
A globe is the most accurate representation of the earth.
False
True
28
The most often used tools that geographers use to present data are...
maps and globes
maps and charts
globes and charts
None of the above.
29
An official counting of the population is called a...
Quiz
Questionnaire
Survey
Census
30
What is another name for a map key?
legend
none of the above
explainer
information box
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Which map component indicates direction on a map?
title
scale
compass
key
