Geography - 3. What is space and how do we study it?

What term refers to how the pieces of something are related or arranged in space?

• Perceived space

• Socially constructed space

• Topological space

• Container space

What technology is used to pinpoint the location of an object on the ground using radio signals from satellites?

• Wi-Fi

• Global Positioning System (GPS)

• NFC

• Bluetooth

Which subfield of geography involves studying something without physically contacting it?

• Remote sensing

• Human geography

• Cultural geography

• Physical geography

What was the first crowdsourced mapping effort for humanitarian purposes?

• Bing Maps

• Apple Maps

• OpenStreetMap

• Google Maps

What is the term used to describe spaces that are created and given meaning by communities?

• Topological space

• Socially constructed space

• Container space

• Perceived space

Which continent is considered the coldest place on Earth?

• Africa

• Antarctica

• Asia

• Europe

What is the name of the mapping platform used in the Haiti crowdsourced mapping effort?

• MapQuest

• Google Earth

• OpenStreetMap

• Waze

What do photogrammetrists and remote sensing professionals analyze to create images of the Earth's surface?

• Microwaves

• Light waves

• Radio waves

• Sound waves

Which technology records energy reflected from the Earth's surface to create images?

• Drones

• RADAR

• Satellites

• Airplanes

What is the term used to describe the perception of a space that can change from person to person or culture to culture?

• Container space

• Topological space

• Socially constructed space

• Perceived space