Question 1

What is the general term referring to collecting information about the earth using devices as aerial photography,radar,and thermal scanners?

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The answer of What is the general term referring to...

Question 2

A digital record of geographic information is called a

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A) geographic database. 
B) density slice. 
C) pixel. 
D) vertical axis. 
A) geographic database. 
B) density slice. 
C) pixel. 
D) vertical axis.

Question 3

Which of the following is the largest scale map?

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A) 1: 8,000 
B) 1: 24,000 
C) 1: 50,000 
D) 1: 63,360 
A) 1: 8,000 
B) 1: 24,000 
C) 1: 50,000 
D) 1: 63,360

Question 4

The prime meridian

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A) passes through Greenwich Village,New York. 
B) is given in nature. 
C) connects the North and South Poles. 
D) is parallel to the equator. 
A) passes through Greenwich Village,New York. 
B) is given in nature. 
C) connects the North and South Poles. 
D) is parallel to the equator.

Question 5

The 24 time zones of the world are roughly centered on meridians at 15-degree intervals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An example of a choropleth map would be a map showing

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A) dots,each depicting 1,000 acres of corn production. 
B) the location of schools in a census tract. 
C) population density by county. 
D) proportional circles depicting the population of selected cities. 
A) dots,each depicting 1,000 acres of corn production. 
B) the location of schools in a census tract. 
C) population density by county. 
D) proportional circles depicting the population of selected cities.

Question 7

Maps that adjust the size of area units based on the values of the data they depict are called

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A) choropleth maps. 
B) topographic maps. 
C) flow-line maps. 
D) cartogram maps. 
A) choropleth maps. 
B) topographic maps. 
C) flow-line maps. 
D) cartogram maps.

Question 8

The Peters projection falls into which category of map

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A) Equal-area 
B) Conformal 
C) Equidistant 
D) Thematic 
A) Equal-area 
B) Conformal 
C) Equidistant 
D) Thematic

Question 9

Which of the following features is NOT commonly found on topographic maps?

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A) elevation contours 
B) rivers,lakes,and coastal features 
C) cultural features such as buildings,orchards,cities,and roads 
D) proportional circle symbols depicting population distribution 
A) elevation contours 
B) rivers,lakes,and coastal features 
C) cultural features such as buildings,orchards,cities,and roads 
D) proportional circle symbols depicting population distribution

Question 10

No map projection can depict shapes and areas as accurately as the globe.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The federal agency that makes most of the topographic maps in the United States is

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A) USDOT. 
B) USGS. 
C) NASA. 
D) BLM. 
A) USDOT. 
B) USGS. 
C) NASA. 
D) BLM.

Question 12

All of the following statements about small-scale maps are true EXCEPT that they

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A) give a general idea of the relative locations of major features. 
B) show significantly less detail than do larger scale maps. 
C) typically smooth out such features as coastlines and rivers. 
D) permit the accurate measurement of major features. 
A) give a general idea of the relative locations of major features. 
B) show significantly less detail than do larger scale maps. 
C) typically smooth out such features as coastlines and rivers. 
D) permit the accurate measurement of major features.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major components of a geographic information system?

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A) geographic database 
B) pixel 
C) computer hardware 
D) computer software 
A) geographic database 
B) pixel 
C) computer hardware 
D) computer software

Question 14

A map that accurately portrays the shapes of small areas is called

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A) conformal. 
B) graphic. 
C) equivalent. 
D) compromise. 
A) conformal. 
B) graphic. 
C) equivalent. 
D) compromise.

Question 15

A geographic information system contains

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A) A data input component and a data management component 
B) Data manipulation functions and terrain manuals 
C) Genomes and output components 
D) A data analysis function and a periodic table 
A) A data input component and a data management component 
B) Data manipulation functions and terrain manuals 
C) Genomes and output components 
D) A data analysis function and a periodic table

Question 16

The International Date Line generally follows the 49th parallel.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the angle of intersection of all parallels and meridians on the earth?

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A) 30% 
B) 45% 
C) 60% 
D) 90% 
A) 30% 
B) 45% 
C) 60% 
D) 90%

Question 18

When mapping numerical data,a cartographer should use a projection that is

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A) conformal. 
B) topographic. 
C) equidistant. 
D) equal-area. 
A) conformal. 
B) topographic. 
C) equidistant. 
D) equal-area.

Question 19

Contour lines

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A) can be detected by remote sensing. 
B) connect points of equal elevation above sea level. 
C) aren't useful for depicting mountainous regions. 
D) are less accurate than shaded relief in depicting terrain. 
A) can be detected by remote sensing. 
B) connect points of equal elevation above sea level. 
C) aren't useful for depicting mountainous regions. 
D) are less accurate than shaded relief in depicting terrain.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about latitude is true?

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A) Latitude is a measure of distance and of the equator. 
B) Latitude lines are always parallel to each other on a globe. 
C) Latitude varies from 0$\circ$ to 180$\circ$. 
D) On a globe,lines of latitude intersect parallels of longitude at right angles. 
A) Latitude is a measure of distance and of the equator. 
B) Latitude lines are always parallel to each other on a globe. 
C) Latitude varies from 0$\circ$ to 180$\circ$. 
D) On a globe,lines of latitude intersect parallels of longitude at right angles.

What is the general term referring to collecting information about the earth using devices as aerial photography,radar,and thermal scanners?

A digital record of geographic information is called a

Which of the following is the largest scale map?

The prime meridian

The 24 time zones of the world are roughly centered on meridians at 15-degree intervals.

An example of a choropleth map would be a map showing

Maps that adjust the size of area units based on the values of the data they depict are called

The Peters projection falls into which category of map

Which of the following features is NOT commonly found on topographic maps?

No map projection can depict shapes and areas as accurately as the globe.

The federal agency that makes most of the topographic maps in the United States is

All of the following statements about small-scale maps are true EXCEPT that they

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major components of a geographic information system?

A map that accurately portrays the shapes of small areas is called

A geographic information system contains

The International Date Line generally follows the 49^th parallel.

What is the angle of intersection of all parallels and meridians on the earth?

When mapping numerical data,a cartographer should use a projection that is

Contour lines

Which of the following statements about latitude is true?

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What is the general term referring to collecting information about the earth using devices as aerial photography,radar,and thermal scanners?

A digital record of geographic information is called a

Which of the following is the largest scale map?

The prime meridian

The 24 time zones of the world are roughly centered on meridians at 15-degree intervals.

An example of a choropleth map would be a map showing

Maps that adjust the size of area units based on the values of the data they depict are called

The Peters projection falls into which category of map

Which of the following features is NOT commonly found on topographic maps?

No map projection can depict shapes and areas as accurately as the globe.

The federal agency that makes most of the topographic maps in the United States is

All of the following statements about small-scale maps are true EXCEPT that they

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major components of a geographic information system?

A map that accurately portrays the shapes of small areas is called

A geographic information system contains

The International Date Line generally follows the 49th parallel.

What is the angle of intersection of all parallels and meridians on the earth?

When mapping numerical data,a cartographer should use a projection that is

Contour lines

Which of the following statements about latitude is true?

Introduction

Physical Geography: Landforms

Physical Geography: Weather and Climate

Population Geography

Cultural Geography

Human Interaction

Political Geography

Economic Geography: Agriculture and Primary Activities

Economic Geography: Manufacturing and Services

An Urban World

The Geography of Natural Resources

Human Impact on the Environment

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The International Date Line generally follows the 49^th parallel.