The Influence of Technology on Geography

What is the primary purpose of map projections?

• To create physical barriers

• To show relationships of time, space, and scale

• To eliminate the need for GPS

• To replace traditional maps

Which of the following is an example of absolute location?

• 40.7128° N, 74.0060° W

• Next to the library

• Across the street from the park

• Near the river

What do lines of latitude represent?

• Imaginary lines running north to south

• Imaginary lines running east to west

• Lines that connect the poles

• Physical barriers on the ground

How do geographers use technology to collect geographic data?

• By drawing maps manually

• By using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• By relying solely on historical data

• By using traditional compasses

What is the function of GPS technology?

• To find the relative location of places

• To find the site or absolute location of places

• To replace GIS technology

• To create new geographic data

Which of the following best describes 'site' in geography?

• The relative location of a place

• The exact location of a settlement on the globe

• The cultural significance of a place

• The historical background of a location

What is 'situation' in geographic terms?

• The exact coordinates of a place

• The location of a place in relation to its surroundings

• The historical events of a location

• The cultural practices of a region

How can GIS assist with natural disasters?

• By eliminating the need for emergency services

• By transforming natural disaster relief efforts

• By creating new natural disasters

• By predicting weather patterns

What is the main difference between GPS and GIS?

• GPS is a type of map, GIS is a type of satellite

• GPS is for weather forecasting, GIS is for map making

• GPS is used for navigation, GIS is used for data analysis

• GPS is only used in cars, GIS is only used in computers

What does the term 'distance decay' refer to?

• The increase in interaction as distance increases

• The elimination of distance in interactions

• The decrease in interaction as distance increases

• The constant interaction regardless of distance