Geographic Data and Geospatial Technology Quiz

What is the primary purpose of remote sensing?

• To study relationships between different data sets

• To gather data through sensors and satellites

• To create accurate maps with different layers

• To handle spatial data better than regular computer programs

Which of the following is an application of geospatial technology?

• Land use change

• Study of uninhabitable places

• Impact of disasters

• All of the above

What does GIS stand for?

• Geographic Information System

• Geospatial Imaging System

• Global Information System

• Geospatial Intelligence System

What is the main use of GIS?

• Location of remaining natural resources over time

• Determining appropriate sites for new military bases

• Deciding where to open the next Chipotle, Chic-fil-a, or McDonalds

• All of the above

What is the primary purpose of satellite navigation systems like GPS?

• To provide precise location information

• To automate vehicles

• To conduct surveillance

• All of the above

What is the purpose of collecting census data?

• To reallocate House of Representative numbers

• To receive government funding

• To accurately count the population

• All of the above

What potential problems or biases can arise from surveys/questionnaires?

• Who paid for the survey?

• Was the sampling random and representative?

• How many were surveyed?

• All of the above

What can fieldwork and interviews help geographers understand better?

• Culture

• Politics

• Economics

• All of the above

What is the term for the aggregation of data?

• Scale of analysis

• Data collection

• Data interpretation

• Data visualization

What is the primary purpose of satellite navigation systems like GPS?

• To provide accurate positioning, navigation, and timing information

• To monitor weather patterns

• To transmit television signals

• To track the movement of celestial bodies