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

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

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

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

mapographer

cartographer

geologist

photographer

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

Globes lack detail that maps can provide

Globes have a lot of distortion, especially near the North and South Pole

Globes are not easy to carry around with you

Globes only allow you to view 1/2 of the Earth at a time

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Why do all world maps have distortion?

It is impossible to transfer Earth's round surface onto a flat surface.

It is only possible for map makers to see and draw 1/2 of the Earth at a time.

There is still a lot undiscovered land in the world that can not be mapped

There is not enough room on a map to fit everything

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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

scale

distortion

projection

distance

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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

satellite cameras stationed in space

images captured by the Google car driving through a neighborhood

photographs taken overhead by a drone

photographs taken overhead by a helicopter

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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.

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

geometry information source

cartography system

geographic information system

geology mapping system

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

The military needs to see where to station their troops throughout a region

A businessman wants to determine the best location for his new coffee shop

A contractor wants to see which area is best to build a new housing development

All of the above

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Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.

Mercator

Equal Area

Robinson

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Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.

Mercator

Equal Area

Robinson

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Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.

Mercator

Equal Area

Robinson

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

Mercator Projection

Equal Area Projection

Robinson Projection

Globe

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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.

1:2 QUIZ Geographer's Tools

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1:2 QUIZ Geographer's Tools

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

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

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

_{^{Read each question and select the best answer or answers that apply}}^.

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

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

Why do all world maps have distortion?

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

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

Drag each map tool to its correct description.

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

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

Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.

Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.

Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Why do all world maps have distortion?

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

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

Drag each map tool to its correct description.

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

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

Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.

Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.

Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.

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

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.

1:2 QUIZ Geographer's Tools

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

1:2 QUIZ Geographer's Tools

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why do all world maps have distortion?

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

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

Drag each map tool to its correct description.

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

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

Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.

Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.

Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Why do all world maps have distortion?

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

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

Drag each map tool to its correct description.

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

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

Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.

Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.

Identify the world map projection ABOVE this question.

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

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.

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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

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.

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

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.