Map Quiz

What are the two main purposes of maps?

• Reference tools and communication tools.

• Navigation tools and weather prediction tools.

• Measurement tools and data analysis tools.

• Exploration tools and scientific tools.

What is cartography?

• The science of mapmaking.

• The study of weather patterns.

• The art of navigation.

• The process of data collection.

What is remote sensing?

• The process of capturing images of Earth's surface from airborne platforms such as satellites or airplanes.

• The system that accurately determines the precise position of something on Earth via satellites and receivers.

• A computer system that captures, stores, analyzes, and displays geographic data.

• The practice of combining layers on a map.

What does GPS stand for?

• Global Positioning System.

• Geographic Positioning System.

• Global Processing System.

• Geographic Processing System.

What is a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

• A computer system that captures, stores, analyzes, and displays geographic data.

• A tool used to measure temperature.

• A device for predicting weather patterns.

• A system for tracking animal migrations.

What is the difference between qualitative data and quantitative data in geography?

• Qualitative data is associated with a humanistic approach, while quantitative data is associated with mathematical models and statistical techniques.

• Qualitative data is numerical, while quantitative data is descriptive.

• Qualitative data is collected via surveys, while quantitative data is collected via interviews.

• Qualitative data is used for weather prediction, while quantitative data is used for mapmaking.

What does latitude measure?

• The distance north or south of the Equator

• The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian

• The distance between two points on a map

• The name given to a place on Earth

What does absolute distance refer to?

• The distance between two points, measured using metrics like time, effort, or cost

• The distance between two points, communicated using precise quantitative units of measurement

• Direction based on people’s surroundings and perception

• The precise place where something is found

What is a toponym?

• The distance north or south of the Equator

• The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian

• The name given to a place on Earth

• The ratio between the size of things in the real world and the size of things on a map

What does "Absolute Direction" refer to?

• Directions according to a compass.

• Directions based on landmarks.

• Directions according to the sun.

• Directions based on the moon.