Question 1

A loxodrome is another term for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rhumb line 
B)  X-ray 
C)  gnomon 
D)  thermal scanner 
E)  meridian 
A)  rhumb line 
B)  X-ray 
C)  gnomon 
D)  thermal scanner 
E)  meridian

Question 2

A geographic information systems allows a link between data and a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  scientific theory 
B)  map 
C)  computer 
D)  color 
E)  orthophoto mapping 
A)  scientific theory 
B)  map 
C)  computer 
D)  color 
E)  orthophoto mapping

Question 3

A(n) ________ is the generic term for any map line which joins points of equal value.

Accepted Answer

A)  projection 
B)  meridian 
C)  rhumb line 
D)  isoline 
E)  legend 
A)  projection 
B)  meridian 
C)  rhumb line 
D)  isoline 
E)  legend

Question 4

________ micrometers is a wavelength of visible light. (ANY of the wavelengths will do.)

Accepted Answer

Any wavelength betwe

Question 5

Conformality and equivalence are, in general, mutually exclusive properties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A GIS is a library of information based on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  satellites 
B)  stereoscopic image viewing 
C)  many land survey records stored on microfilm 
D)  manual cartography 
E)  maps 
A)  satellites 
B)  stereoscopic image viewing 
C)  many land survey records stored on microfilm 
D)  manual cartography 
E)  maps

Question 7

Title, date, and legend are three of the five ________ (2 words).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Title, date, and legend are three of...

Question 8

If one wished to produce a map which focused on the continents and showed little of the world's oceans, then she/he should use a(n) ________ projection.

Accepted Answer

A)  large scale 
B)  equal area 
C)  interrupted 
D)  conical 
E)  azimuthal 
A)  large scale 
B)  equal area 
C)  interrupted 
D)  conical 
E)  azimuthal

Question 9

Interrupted projections are neither conformal nor equidistant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All map projections have this in common.

Accepted Answer

A)  small scale 
B)  some distortion 
C)  equivalence 
D)  conformality 
E)  perfect portrayal of the globe 
A)  small scale 
B)  some distortion 
C)  equivalence 
D)  conformality 
E)  perfect portrayal of the globe

Question 11

A(n) ________ map contains lines joining points of equal elevation.

Accepted Answer

A)  isobar 
B)  contour 
C)  isohyet 
D)  isotherm 
E)  isogonic 
A)  isobar 
B)  contour 
C)  isohyet 
D)  isotherm 
E)  isogonic

Question 12

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 13

Which of the following would be used for overlay map analysis where two or more map layers are superimposed or integrated?

Accepted Answer

A)  GIS 
B)  Landsat 
C)  GPS 
D)  EOS 
E)  color infrared 
A)  GIS 
B)  Landsat 
C)  GPS 
D)  EOS 
E)  color infrared

Question 14

The smallest scale of the following is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  1:100,000 
B)  1:200,000 
C)  1:500,000 
D)  1:750,000 
E)  1:900,000 
A)  1:100,000 
B)  1:200,000 
C)  1:500,000 
D)  1:750,000 
E)  1:900,000

Question 15

________ is the "major dilemma" of mapmaking explained by the text.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conformality versus scale 
B)  Scale versus equivalence 
C)  Equivalence versus conformality 
D)  Conic versus azimuthal projections 
E)  The inclusion of too much information on a map 
A)  Conformality versus scale 
B)  Scale versus equivalence 
C)  Equivalence versus conformality 
D)  Conic versus azimuthal projections 
E)  The inclusion of too much information on a map

Question 16

Together, title, date, and legend on a map are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  marginal information 
B)  necessary information 
C)  cartographic license 
D)  map essentials 
E)  optional pieces 
A)  marginal information 
B)  necessary information 
C)  cartographic license 
D)  map essentials 
E)  optional pieces

Question 17

Which of the following portions of the electromagnetic spectrum is sensed on FILM?

Accepted Answer

A)  microwave 
B)  radar 
C)  thermal infrared 
D)  color infrared 
E)  multispectral 
A)  microwave 
B)  radar 
C)  thermal infrared 
D)  color infrared 
E)  multispectral

Question 18

In terms of remote sensing, geographers ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  should not stop using maps and field study 
B)  have shown very little interest 
C)  will someday identify one remote sensing type best for all purposes 
D)  have never used remote sensing 
E)  should never use remote sensing 
A)  should not stop using maps and field study 
B)  have shown very little interest 
C)  will someday identify one remote sensing type best for all purposes 
D)  have never used remote sensing 
E)  should never use remote sensing

Question 19

On color infrared photography, living green vegetation appears ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  blue 
B)  orange 
C)  red 
D)  green 
E)  violet 
A)  blue 
B)  orange 
C)  red 
D)  green 
E)  violet

Question 20

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

A loxodrome is another term for ________.

A geographic information systems allows a link between data and a(n) ________.

A(n) ________ is the generic term for any map line which joins points of equal value.

________ micrometers is a wavelength of visible light. (ANY of the wavelengths will do.)

Conformality and equivalence are, in general, mutually exclusive properties.

A GIS is a library of information based on ________.

Title, date, and legend are three of the five ________ (2 words).

If one wished to produce a map which focused on the continents and showed little of the world's oceans, then she/he should use a(n) ________ projection.

Interrupted projections are neither conformal nor equidistant.

All map projections have this in common.

A(n) ________ map contains lines joining points of equal elevation.

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

Which of the following would be used for overlay map analysis where two or more map layers are superimposed or integrated?

The smallest scale of the following is ________.

________ is the "major dilemma" of mapmaking explained by the text.

Together, title, date, and legend on a map are known as ________.

Which of the following portions of the electromagnetic spectrum is sensed on FILM?

In terms of remote sensing, geographers ________.

On color infrared photography, living green vegetation appears ________.

Map projections are mainly derived ________.

Introduction to Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climate and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns of the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Weathering: Mass Wasting and Erosion

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

A loxodrome is another term for ________.

A geographic information systems allows a link between data and a(n) ________.

A(n) ________ is the generic term for any map line which joins points of equal value.

________ micrometers is a wavelength of visible light. (ANY of the wavelengths will do.)

Conformality and equivalence are, in general, mutually exclusive properties.

A GIS is a library of information based on ________.

Title, date, and legend are three of the five ________ (2 words).

If one wished to produce a map which focused on the continents and showed little of the world's oceans, then she/he should use a(n) ________ projection.

Interrupted projections are neither conformal nor equidistant.

All map projections have this in common.

A(n) ________ map contains lines joining points of equal elevation.

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

Which of the following would be used for overlay map analysis where two or more map layers are superimposed or integrated?

The smallest scale of the following is ________.

________ is the "major dilemma" of mapmaking explained by the text.

Together, title, date, and legend on a map are known as ________.

Which of the following portions of the electromagnetic spectrum is sensed on FILM?

In terms of remote sensing, geographers ________.

On color infrared photography, living green vegetation appears ________.

Map projections are mainly derived ________.

Introduction to Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climate and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns of the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Weathering: Mass Wasting and Erosion

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

Filters