Quick Review: Maps and Navigation

What does GPS stand for?

• Global Positioning Satellites

• Global Positioning System

• Geographic Positioning System

• 1. General Positioning System

Which element is essential for determining direction on a map?

• Legend

• Scale

• North Arrow

• Title

What does a map scale represent?

• Direction

• Distance on the map relative to real distance

• • Elevation

• Altitude

Latitude is measured in degrees _________ of the Equator.

• East and West

• North and South

• Only East

• Only West

Which technology is used for real-time traffic monitoring?

• Astrolabe

• GIS

• Portolan Charts

• Compass

How have advancements in technology affected map accuracy?

• Maps have become more accurate

• Accuracy remains the same

• Maps have become less accurate

• 1. Technology has no impact on accuracy

Which part of a map tells you what the symbols represent?

• Title

• Grid Lines

• Legend

• Scale

How does GPS work?

• By measuring distances to the sun

• By reading magnetic fields

• By using signals from satellites to determine location

• By analyzing air pressure

What is the equator?

• The line of 0° longitude

• The line of 0° latitude

• The highest point on Earth

• A line indicating time zones

Which coordinate system measures east-west position?

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Coastline

• Longitude