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What is the primary source of imagery used by Google Earth?
What is the primary source of imagery used by Google Earth?
- Satellite imagery (correct)
- Drone imagery
- Radar imagery
- Aerial photography
What can users do with Google Earth on a smartphone or tablet?
What can users do with Google Earth on a smartphone or tablet?
- Connect with friends through social media
- Navigate using a touch screen or stylus (correct)
- Play augmented reality games
- Upload videos using a smartphone camera
Apart from Earth navigation, what additional tools does Google Earth provide through the desktop application?
Apart from Earth navigation, what additional tools does Google Earth provide through the desktop application?
- "Find my phone" tool, virtual reality games, and weather forecast tool
- Measure distance tool, Moon and Mars globes, and night sky viewer (correct)
- "Time machine" feature, recipe book, and fitness tracker
- "How-to" guides, music player, and language translator
What type of data can users add to Google Earth using Keyhole Markup Language?
What type of data can users add to Google Earth using Keyhole Markup Language?
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How much of the world did Google Earth cover as of 2019?
How much of the world did Google Earth cover as of 2019?
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Study Notes
Google Earth Imagery
- The primary source of imagery used by Google Earth is a combination of aerial photography, satellite imagery, and 3D modeling.
Mobile Functionality
- On a smartphone or tablet, users can utilize Google Earth to navigate the globe, search for locations, and explore 3D landscapes.
Desktop Application Features
- The Google Earth desktop application provides additional tools, including measuring distances and areas, creating personalized maps, and viewing historical imagery.
Keyhole Markup Language (KML)
- Users can add custom data to Google Earth using KML, a file format that enables the creation of placemarks, markers, and other geographic features.
Global Coverage
- As of 2019, Google Earth covered almost 98% of the world's population, offering a comprehensive virtual representation of the planet.
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