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1:2 QUIZ Geographer's Tools

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Type the correct vocabulary term in the space below each description.
Question 1
1.

Method of collecting data and measurements of the surrounding land which is used to map out areas

Question 2
2.

Loss of accuracy in a map; a change in the shape, size, or position of a place when it is shown on a map.

Question 3
3.

Method of mapping the Earth's round surface onto a flat map.

Read each question and select the best answer or answers that apply.

Question 4
4.

What do you call a geographer who specializes in making maps?

Question 5
5.

Which of the following are weaknesses of globes? CHECK ALL CHOICES THAT APPLY

Question 6
6.

Why do all world maps have distortion?

Question 7
7.

An inaccuracy, or loss of accuracy in the shape, size, or position of a place when it is shown on a map is referred to as

Question 8
8.

Cartographers must gather information from several places to create a map. Check ALL of the sources from which a cartographer might gather this information.

CHECK ALL CHOICES THAT APPLY

Question 9
9.

Drag each map tool to its correct description.

  • Item 1
  • Item 2
  • Used to show where in the world the subject matter is located.
  • Used to calculate distance from one location to another.
  • Used to identify what various colors or symbols on a map represent.
  • Used to determine in which direction one would travel from one place to the next.
  • Used to determine the subject matter of a map.
Question 10
10.

A computer program that stores geographic data and produces different maps to show the data is called a:

Question 11
11.

Which of the following best represents a use for a GIS - Geographic Information system?

Question 12
12.

Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.

Question 13
13.

Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.

Question 14
14.

Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.

Question 15
15.

Which is the most accurate representation of Earth's surface?

Question 16
16.

If you were taking a roadtrip with your family and your GPS stopped, would you stop at the nearest store to buy a map or a globe?

Provide 2 reasons why your choice would make the most sense.