Google Earth Features and Functions

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on using Google Earth to trace and measure locations. It covers creating paths and polygons, customizing their appearance, and using the ruler tool for measurements. The tutorial also explains how to explore elevation profiles for paths and concludes with information on downloading Google Earth.

What is the primary function of Google Earth as introduced in the tutorial?

• To trace and measure locations on the planet

• To offer satellite TV services

• To create 3D models of buildings

• To provide weather updates

Which tool in Google Earth allows you to designate the endpoints of a path?

• Measurement Tool

• Add Path Tool

• Ruler Tool

• Add Polygon Tool

What can you adjust in the style color tab when creating a path?

• The default view of the path

• The width and color of the path

• The measurement units

• The altitude of the path

What feature allows you to save the current view of your path?

• Snapshot Current View

• Path Snapshot

• Save Path View

• View Tab

What additional settings are available for polygons compared to paths?

• Measurement units

• Altitude and view

• Fill color and opacity

• Endpoints and width

What is the purpose of the ruler tool in Google Earth?

• To change the fill color

• To create paths

• To measure the length of a straight line or path

• To adjust the altitude

How can you view the elevation profile of a path in Google Earth?

• By using the add path tool

• By adjusting the style color tab

• By clicking 'Snapshot Current View'

• By selecting 'Show Elevation Profile' from the right-click menu

What information does the elevation profile provide?

• 3D building models

• Distance traveled, elevation above sea level, and percent grade

• Weather conditions

• Satellite imagery

What is the main purpose of Google Earth as a virtual globe?

• To create and analyze geographic information

• To provide real-time traffic updates

• To offer virtual reality experiences

• To stream live events

Where can you download the latest version of Google Earth?

• earth.google.com

• maps.google.com

• play.google.com

• store.google.com