Question 1

Which of the following are lines of constant value?

Accepted Answer

A) cartograms 
B) isolines 
C) GPS lines 
D) projection lines 
A) cartograms 
B) isolines 
C) GPS lines 
D) projection lines

Question 2

Geographic information systems are used in physical geography,but not in human geography.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are some of the applications of geographic information systems?

Accepted Answer

Answer varies.Examples include biologist

Question 4

The U.S.network of bronze markers which indicate latitude,longitude,and elevation are called

Accepted Answer

A) The Global Positioning System 
B) The red states/blue states 
C) Bench marks 
D) Geographical Information Systems 
A) The Global Positioning System 
B) The red states/blue states 
C) Bench marks 
D) Geographical Information Systems

Question 5

Which of the following is not a thematic map type?

Accepted Answer

A) choropleth map 
B) cartogram map 
C) proportional symbol map 
D) topographic map 
A) choropleth map 
B) cartogram map 
C) proportional symbol map 
D) topographic map

Question 6

Because maps are factual,they can never distort the truth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements about remote sensing is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a faster means of reconnaissance than ground surveying. 
B) It began with data collected by the United States space program. 
C) One of the most common sources of remotely sensed data is Landsat imagery. 
D) Aerial photographs must be interpreted before maps can be made of them. 
A) It is a faster means of reconnaissance than ground surveying. 
B) It began with data collected by the United States space program. 
C) One of the most common sources of remotely sensed data is Landsat imagery. 
D) Aerial photographs must be interpreted before maps can be made of them.

Question 8

For as long as geographers have made maps,the prime meridian has always gone through Greenwich,England.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A contour interval

Accepted Answer

A) is the vertical spacing between contour lines. 
B) connects points of equal elevation above sea level. 
C) is a single map in a topographic series. 
D) heightens the graphic effect of a topographic map. 
A) is the vertical spacing between contour lines. 
B) connects points of equal elevation above sea level. 
C) is a single map in a topographic series. 
D) heightens the graphic effect of a topographic map.

Question 10

The art and science of map-making is called cartography.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements about topographic maps is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A) They are used by engineers,regional planners,and land use analysts. 
B) The contour line is the principal device used to indicate elevation. 
C) They portray the terrain rather than features people have added to the natural landscape. 
D) Aerial photography is employed to speed up the production process. 
A) They are used by engineers,regional planners,and land use analysts. 
B) The contour line is the principal device used to indicate elevation. 
C) They portray the terrain rather than features people have added to the natural landscape. 
D) Aerial photography is employed to speed up the production process.

Which of the following are lines of constant value?

Geographic information systems are used in physical geography,but not in human geography.

What are some of the applications of geographic information systems?

The U.S.network of bronze markers which indicate latitude,longitude,and elevation are called

Which of the following is not a thematic map type?

Because maps are factual,they can never distort the truth.

Which of the following statements about remote sensing is NOT true?

For as long as geographers have made maps,the prime meridian has always gone through Greenwich,England.

A contour interval

The art and science of map-making is called cartography.

Which of the following statements about topographic maps is NOT correct?

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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Exam 2: Techniques of Geographic Analysis

Which of the following are lines of constant value?

Geographic information systems are used in physical geography,but not in human geography.

What are some of the applications of geographic information systems?

The U.S.network of bronze markers which indicate latitude,longitude,and elevation are called

Which of the following is not a thematic map type?

Because maps are factual,they can never distort the truth.

Which of the following statements about remote sensing is NOT true?

For as long as geographers have made maps,the prime meridian has always gone through Greenwich,England.

A contour interval

The art and science of map-making is called cartography.

Which of the following statements about topographic maps is NOT correct?

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

Filters