Question 1

One difference between any two different map projections must always be

Accepted Answer

A)  scale. 
B)  how the geographic grid is arranged. 
C)  the number of degrees from the Equator to the North Pole. 
D)  how accurately shapes are portrayed. 
E)  how accurately relative sizes are portrayed. 
A)  scale. 
B)  how the geographic grid is arranged. 
C)  the number of degrees from the Equator to the North Pole. 
D)  how accurately shapes are portrayed. 
E)  how accurately relative sizes are portrayed.

Question 2

Which of the following choices represents a technology into which the other choices can be used as inputs?

Accepted Answer

A)  GPS 
B)  GIS 
C)  Landsat imagery 
D)  field data 
E)  aerial photography 
A)  GPS 
B)  GIS 
C)  Landsat imagery 
D)  field data 
E)  aerial photography

Question 3

Thermal infrared images are the most useful type of images for detecting different vegetation types.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

At a scale of 1:10,000, the distance of an inch on a map would represent more than a mile on the ground.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Map projections are mainly derived ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mathematically 
B)  from interpolation 
C)  from aerial reconnaissance 
D)  by analogy 
E)  by osmosis 
A)  mathematically 
B)  from interpolation 
C)  from aerial reconnaissance 
D)  by analogy 
E)  by osmosis

Question 6

A(n)_____ is a recent development in cartography that readily allows computer manipulation of maps of Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

A)  isoline 
B)  satellite image 
C)  digital elevation model 
D)  stereoscope 
E)  interrupted projection 
A)  isoline 
B)  satellite image 
C)  digital elevation model 
D)  stereoscope 
E)  interrupted projection

Question 7

Geopositioning technology

Accepted Answer

A)  typically uses receivers larger than filing cabinets. 
B)  has accuracies better than the best base maps. 
C)  has never been commercially successful. 
D)  began in the 1920s. 
E)  is another term for the drawing of isolines. 
A)  typically uses receivers larger than filing cabinets. 
B)  has accuracies better than the best base maps. 
C)  has never been commercially successful. 
D)  began in the 1920s. 
E)  is another term for the drawing of isolines.

Question 8

_______ is the type of remote sensing imagery best suited to use at night.

Accepted Answer

A)  Visible 
B)  An orthophoto map 
C)  Color infrared 
D)  Polaroid 
E)  Thermal infrared 
A)  Visible 
B)  An orthophoto map 
C)  Color infrared 
D)  Polaroid 
E)  Thermal infrared

Question 9

An example of a large-scale map is a classroom wall map of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To represent elevation on maps, cartographers use ________, which are a form of isoline.

Accepted Answer

A)  rhumb lines 
B)  contour lines 
C)  isoamplitudes 
D)  meters 
E)  isotherms 
A)  rhumb lines 
B)  contour lines 
C)  isoamplitudes 
D)  meters 
E)  isotherms

Question 11

________ is the Landsat spectral band used for identification of wetlands, organic soils, and water bodies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the Landsat spectral band used...

Question 12

A line connecting points with equal precipitation is known as an ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  isoneph 
B)  isobar 
C)  isotherm 
D)  isogonic line 
E)  isohyet 
A)  isoneph 
B)  isobar 
C)  isotherm 
D)  isogonic line 
E)  isohyet

Question 13

Which of the following would be a type of application in which a geographic information system could be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  integrating topographic information with vegetation information 
B)  environment site assessment 
C)  resource management 
D)  environmental monitoring 
E)  all of the above 
A)  integrating topographic information with vegetation information 
B)  environment site assessment 
C)  resource management 
D)  environmental monitoring 
E)  all of the above

Question 14

Misuse of the Mercator projection is a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  inaccurate projection of latitude and longitude. 
B)  the Cold War. 
C)  the fact that it is so old. 
D)  the curved loxodromes. 
E)  latitudinal differences in scale. 
A)  inaccurate projection of latitude and longitude. 
B)  the Cold War. 
C)  the fact that it is so old. 
D)  the curved loxodromes. 
E)  latitudinal differences in scale.

Question 15

A(n) ________ scale is a type of map scale which makes use of a line marked off in graduated distances.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ scale is a type of...

Question 16

Explain how the global positioning system operates to locate your position within a few meters.

Accepted Answer

The Global Positioning System (GPS) oper

Question 17

A map at large scale generally shows a large portion (continental size or larger) of Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A(n) ________ is a line joining points of equal magnetic declination.

Accepted Answer

A)  contour line 
B)  isohyet 
C)  isotherm 
D)  isomag 
E)  isogonic line 
A)  contour line 
B)  isohyet 
C)  isotherm 
D)  isomag 
E)  isogonic line

Question 19

To construct an isoline on a map it is necessary to

Accepted Answer

A)  make the map both equivalent and conformal. 
B)  note the magnetic declination. 
C)  color it purple. 
D)  first draw the line on a globe. 
E)  interpolate between points of known value. 
A)  make the map both equivalent and conformal. 
B)  note the magnetic declination. 
C)  color it purple. 
D)  first draw the line on a globe. 
E)  interpolate between points of known value.

Question 20

The first airborne platform for aerial photography was a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  balloon 
B)  airplane 
C)  kite 
D)  satellite 
E)  lighthouse 
A)  balloon 
B)  airplane 
C)  kite 
D)  satellite 
E)  lighthouse

One difference between any two different map projections must always be

Which of the following choices represents a technology into which the other choices can be used as inputs?

Thermal infrared images are the most useful type of images for detecting different vegetation types.

At a scale of 1:10,000, the distance of an inch on a map would represent more than a mile on the ground.

Map projections are mainly derived ________.

A(n)_____ is a recent development in cartography that readily allows computer manipulation of maps of Earth's surface.

Geopositioning technology

_______ is the type of remote sensing imagery best suited to use at night.

An example of a large-scale map is a classroom wall map of the world.

To represent elevation on maps, cartographers use ________, which are a form of isoline.

________ is the Landsat spectral band used for identification of wetlands, organic soils, and water bodies.

A line connecting points with equal precipitation is known as an ________.

Which of the following would be a type of application in which a geographic information system could be used?

Misuse of the Mercator projection is a result of

A(n) ________ scale is a type of map scale which makes use of a line marked off in graduated distances.

Explain how the global positioning system operates to locate your position within a few meters.

A map at large scale generally shows a large portion (continental size or larger) of Earth's surface.

A(n) ________ is a line joining points of equal magnetic declination.

To construct an isoline on a map it is necessary to

The first airborne platform for aerial photography was a ________.

Introduction to Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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Exam 2: Portraying Earth

One difference between any two different map projections must always be

Which of the following choices represents a technology into which the other choices can be used as inputs?

Thermal infrared images are the most useful type of images for detecting different vegetation types.

At a scale of 1:10,000, the distance of an inch on a map would represent more than a mile on the ground.

Map projections are mainly derived ________.

A(n)_____ is a recent development in cartography that readily allows computer manipulation of maps of Earth's surface.

Geopositioning technology

_______ is the type of remote sensing imagery best suited to use at night.

An example of a large-scale map is a classroom wall map of the world.

To represent elevation on maps, cartographers use ________, which are a form of isoline.

________ is the Landsat spectral band used for identification of wetlands, organic soils, and water bodies.

A line connecting points with equal precipitation is known as an ________.

Which of the following would be a type of application in which a geographic information system could be used?

Misuse of the Mercator projection is a result of

A(n) ________ scale is a type of map scale which makes use of a line marked off in graduated distances.

Explain how the global positioning system operates to locate your position within a few meters.

A map at large scale generally shows a large portion (continental size or larger) of Earth's surface.

A(n) ________ is a line joining points of equal magnetic declination.

To construct an isoline on a map it is necessary to

The first airborne platform for aerial photography was a ________.

Introduction to Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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