Mapping the World: The Impact of Google Mapmaker

The video discusses the devastating impact of Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar and the challenges faced due to the lack of detailed maps. It highlights the role of Google Mapmaker, a tool that enabled volunteers to map critical infrastructure quickly. The video also explores the economic potential of mapping uncapitalized land, as emphasized by Hernando De Soto. It concludes by showcasing the global efforts of users mapping the world, facilitated by advanced technologies like computational geometry and machine learning.

What major challenge did the U.N. face in Myanmar after Cyclone Nargis?

• Lack of food supplies

• No detailed maps available

• Insufficient medical personnel

• Communication breakdown

As of 2005, what percentage of the world was mapped to a geo-codable level of detail?

• 15%

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

What software did Google volunteers use to map roads and hospitals in Myanmar?

• Google Earth

• Google Street View

• Google Maps

• Google Mapmaker

What is the primary purpose of Google Mapmaker?

• To create 3D models

• To track weather patterns

• To map local areas

• To provide satellite images

According to Hernando De Soto, what is crucial for economic growth in developing countries?

• Increasing exports

• Capitalizing on uncapitalized land

• Reducing taxes

• Improving education

How much uncapitalized real estate is estimated to exist in India alone?

• 1 trillion dollars

• 2 trillion dollars

• 750 billion dollars

• 500 billion dollars

How many countries have users contributed to mapping through Google Mapmaker?

• 100

• 200

• 150

• 170

What technologies support the mapping efforts in Google Mapmaker?

• Augmented reality and big data

• Computational geometry and machine learning

• Virtual reality and AI

• Blockchain and cloud computing

Who mapped a road in Senegal using Google Mapmaker?

• De Soto

• Hernando

• Bridget

• Chalua

What percentage of the planet remains unmapped, according to the final section?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%