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- 1. Multiple Choice
What geographic tool is an actual model of the Earth?
globe
map
GPS
satellite imagery
- 2. Multiple Choice
What geographic tool uses organizations and institutions to collect data about the Earth?
globe
satellite imagery
GPS
GIS
- 3. Multiple Choice
What geographic tool uses at least four satellites to provide locations on the Earth?
globe
map
satellite imagery
GPS
- 4. Multiple Choice
What geographic tool is limited because it cannot show streets and small towns?
globe
map
satellite imagery
GPS
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which geographic tool is a space-based global navigation satellite system?
globe
GPS
GIS
map
- 6. Multiple Choice
What do the initial GIS stand for?
Geologic Information System
Geographic Information System
Graphing Information System
Geologic Intelligence System
- 7. Multiple Choice
What do the initials GPS stand for?
Geographical Positioning System
Geographical Political System
Global Positioning System
Global Political System
- 8. Multiple Choice
What historical invention made maps available to the public?
wall carvings
printing press
animal skins
atlas
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the origin of the word, 'map'?
Latin meaning world or sphere
Greek meaning world or sphere
Latin meaning napkin or cloth
Indian meaning earth mother
- 10. Multiple Choice
Early mapmakers tried to make their maps more accurate by using the--
rocks and trees
sun and stars
seasons
animal skins
- 11. Multiple Choice
How is a globe more accurate than a map?
a globe is the same basic shape as the earth, maps are not
a globe can show streets and roads, but a map cannot
a globe can show all of the continents at once, but a map cannot
a globe can be used to navigate from one town to another, but a map cannot
- 12. Multiple Choice
The purpose of geographic tools is to
show where things are
show what different places are like
show how to get from one place to another place
all of these
- 13. Multiple Choice
A GPS can be used to--
aid in navigation
aid in mapmaking
aid in surveying
all of these
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