Tools to View the World

A (a)   is a spherical representation of Earth.

• Map
• Atlas
• GPS
• Globe

A map is a (a)   representation of the spherical Earth.

• flat
• solid
• drawn
• bad

What are two benefits of utilizing photographs in studying Geography?

• They don't distract by using color

• They can help you visualize a place

• They can help show Earth's surface in detail

• They only show hidden features like a subway

What does GPS stand for?

• Global Positioning System

• Geographical Planning System

• Gorillas Passing Sandwiches

• Geographical Photography Satellites

What are the three parts to GPS?

• Over 30 satellites orbiting Earth

• Several receivers positioned on Earth

• A control system tracking the satellites on Earth

• A control system monitored by astronauts on the ISS

• GPS devices on Earth

What does GIS stand for?

• Geography Integration Solutions

• Geographic Interrogation Structure

• Giant Insects Swimming

• Geographic Information Systems

What two things does GIS do?

• Gather, store, and analyze geographic information

• Command GPS satellites

• Link different data about a location together

• Control self-driving cars

True or False: Graphs, Charts, and Diagrams help us organize and understand geographic information.

Which of the following can be found in an atlas?

• maps

• photos

• charts

• diagrams

• globes

True or False: Geographic tools will only be used by geographers.