Geospatial Technologies Quiz

What does GIS stand for in geospatial technologies?

• Global Information System

• Geographic Information System

• General Information System

• Geospatial Information System

Which of the following is NOT included in geospatial technologies?

• Satellite navigation systems

• Remote sensing

• Online shopping

• Online mapping and visualization

What is NOT listed as an example of fieldwork data collection?

• Media reports

• Policy documents

• Interviews

• Satellite data

Which activity is NOT part of fieldwork according to the presentation?

• Asking geographical questions

• Planning geographical enquiries

• Conducting laboratory experiments

• Collecting and recording data

What is an example of fieldwork conducted by the US government?

• The US Census

• Environmental surveys

• Geological mapping

• Agricultural studies

Which area is NOT directly mentioned as benefiting from public funding distribution based on the US Census?

• Schools

• Law Enforcement & Fire Department

• Highways & Infrastructure

• Healthcare facilities

Which of the following is a direct outcome of the US Census related to infrastructure?

• Building new schools

• Developing new technologies

• Planning highways

• Expanding healthcare facilities

Which of the following is NOT a geospatial technology?

• Satellite navigation systems

• Remote sensing

• Online mapping

• Video editing software

What is remote sensing primarily used for in geospatial technologies?

• Capturing images of the Earth's surface

• Writing computer programs

• Designing websites

• Recording audio

What type of aircraft was deployed to capture high-resolution imagery of the tornado's path in Tennessee?

• Helicopter

• Fixed-wing aircraft

• Drone

• Balloon