Chapter 2: Geographic Tools

If a person is described as a cartographer, that means they...

• create maps

• analyze primary sources

• study ancient civilizations

• make weather predictions

Match the following geographic tool to its description:

• satellite image

• this tool could be a drawing that shows a geographic feature or process

• diagram

• this digital image is made by a device orbiting high in the sky

• map

• this tool has been used for navigation throughout history

• aerial photograph

• this mode; of earth is a sphere

• globe

• a camera in a plane or helicopter that usually takes a photograph

The main advantage of a Geographic Information System (GIS) is it allows people to…

• check the daily weather report

• see exactly where they are on a map

• compare ancient civilizations in two different regions

• examine multiple geographic features of the same area on one map

Countries often use their natural resources to fuel their economy. Based on the economic activity map, what natural resources are most important to Liberia’s economy?
(Choose 2)

• iron ore

• petroleum

• sugarcane

• rubber trees

This map was created with a Geographic Information System (GIS).
What large geographic feature dominates northern Africa?

• mountain range

• desert

• rainforest

• savanna

In what ways are these aerial photographs likely similar to most maps of the same area?
(Choose 2)

• They were made at the same time

• they both show a view from above

• they were created for the same purpose

• they both show features in the area to-scale

In what ways are these aerial photographs likely different from most maps of the same area?
(Choose 2)

• they were created for different purposes

• the photographs are less current than the maps

• the photographs are more current than the maps

• one shows a view from above, and one shows a view from the ground

What is the primary purpose of the two maps?

• to show changes in agricultural practices

• to assist in navigation from Nigeria to Chad

• to show how Lake Chad has changed over time

• to show the importance of clean water in Africa

Which conclusion can you draw from the maps?

• Lake Chad has shrunk

• water pollution has increased

• the risk of flooding has increased

• population in Africa has decreased

How would the conclusion about Lake Chad most likely affect the four countries surrounding the lake?

• water conservation is probably not important to them

• they likely found abundant water sources in other areas

• access to water is probably a source of conflict between them

• they probably expect Lake Chad to be refilled when there is a year of good rain