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What is the main purpose of geographic coordinates?
What is the main purpose of geographic coordinates?
- To measure the height of mountains
- To define the exact location of a place on Earth (correct)
- To determine the distance between cities
- To calculate the depth of oceans
Which line runs east-west around the globe?
Which line runs east-west around the globe?
- Equator (correct)
- Longitude
- Prime Meridian
- Tropic of Cancer
Which point on the compass card represents true north?
Which point on the compass card represents true north?
- West (W)
- East (E)
- South (S)
- North (N) (correct)
How are bearings measured?
How are bearings measured?
Which line passes through Greenwich, England?
Which line passes through Greenwich, England?
What is the basic unit used to subdivide each degree of latitude and longitude?
What is the basic unit used to subdivide each degree of latitude and longitude?
What is the angle measured relative to magnetic north called?
What is the angle measured relative to magnetic north called?
How do you find the true bearing?
How do you find the true bearing?
What do close contour lines on a topographic map indicate?
What do close contour lines on a topographic map indicate?
What does vertical exaggeration do in drawing cross-sections?
What does vertical exaggeration do in drawing cross-sections?
Which measurement helps determine the steepness of a slope?
Which measurement helps determine the steepness of a slope?
In which country does magnetic north lie west of true north?
In which country does magnetic north lie west of true north?
How is intervisibility assessed?
How is intervisibility assessed?
What do far apart contour lines on a map indicate?
What do far apart contour lines on a map indicate?
What is the angle between true north and magnetic north called?
What is the angle between true north and magnetic north called?
How can you convert square meters to hectares?
How can you convert square meters to hectares?
Where does the analytical phase of research typically take place?
Where does the analytical phase of research typically take place?
What is involved in the final phase of presenting findings?
What is involved in the final phase of presenting findings?
What should be included in the summary of research findings?
What should be included in the summary of research findings?
Where is the presentation of findings usually carried out?
Where is the presentation of findings usually carried out?
What happens at the conclusion of the research phases?
What happens at the conclusion of the research phases?
Why is it important to propose actionable recommendations based on research findings?
Why is it important to propose actionable recommendations based on research findings?
What is the main advantage of using vertical aerial photographs?
What is the main advantage of using vertical aerial photographs?
Which element is crucial in identifying built structures like buildings and roads on aerial photographs?
Which element is crucial in identifying built structures like buildings and roads on aerial photographs?
What is an essential characteristic of orthophoto maps that distinguishes them from standard aerial photographs?
What is an essential characteristic of orthophoto maps that distinguishes them from standard aerial photographs?
Why are shadows important in aerial photographs?
Why are shadows important in aerial photographs?
What function of GIS involves querying and manipulating data to extract relevant information?
What function of GIS involves querying and manipulating data to extract relevant information?
What do low-oblique aerial photographs typically not show?
What do low-oblique aerial photographs typically not show?
In aerial photographs, what influences the tone variation in objects captured?
In aerial photographs, what influences the tone variation in objects captured?
How do vertical aerial photographs differ from oblique aerial photographs?
How do vertical aerial photographs differ from oblique aerial photographs?
Why is texture an essential element in identifying land covers on aerial photographs?
Why is texture an essential element in identifying land covers on aerial photographs?
What makes orthophoto maps highly reliable for detailed planning and precise measurements?
What makes orthophoto maps highly reliable for detailed planning and precise measurements?
What does spatial resolution refer to in GIS?
What does spatial resolution refer to in GIS?
What type of data represents specific locations on the earth's surface?
What type of data represents specific locations on the earth's surface?
Which data structure in GIS is especially effective for continuous data?
Which data structure in GIS is especially effective for continuous data?
What is the primary purpose of an atlas index?
What is the primary purpose of an atlas index?
Which component of an atlas provides background, analysis, and insights?
Which component of an atlas provides background, analysis, and insights?
What does spectral resolution indicate in GIS?
What does spectral resolution indicate in GIS?
In GIS, what type of data covers regions like lakes or national parks?
In GIS, what type of data covers regions like lakes or national parks?
What type of data uses points, lines, and polygons to represent discrete features?
What type of data uses points, lines, and polygons to represent discrete features?
What is the purpose of raster data in GIS?
What is the purpose of raster data in GIS?
What is the main function of an atlas index feature description?
What is the main function of an atlas index feature description?
What is the first step in finding a specific place or feature in an atlas?
What is the first step in finding a specific place or feature in an atlas?
What should you do after noting the page number in the atlas when finding a specific place or feature?
What should you do after noting the page number in the atlas when finding a specific place or feature?
In what phase of conducting fieldwork would researchers typically engage in extensive reading and observation?
In what phase of conducting fieldwork would researchers typically engage in extensive reading and observation?
What is the purpose of formulating a hypothesis in fieldwork?
What is the purpose of formulating a hypothesis in fieldwork?
Where is the best location for data collection during fieldwork?
Where is the best location for data collection during fieldwork?
Which phase of fieldwork involves processing and analyzing collected data?
Which phase of fieldwork involves processing and analyzing collected data?
What should be clearly stated in a hypothesis for a research project?
What should be clearly stated in a hypothesis for a research project?
Where would one find relevant page numbers when studying a theme using an atlas?
Where would one find relevant page numbers when studying a theme using an atlas?
What is primarily conducted in the field during fieldwork?
What is primarily conducted in the field during fieldwork?
Which activity would be associated with determining the type of data required and how to collect it during fieldwork?
Which activity would be associated with determining the type of data required and how to collect it during fieldwork?
Where is the presentation of findings usually carried out?
Where is the presentation of findings usually carried out?
What is the main purpose of formulating a hypothesis in fieldwork?
What is the main purpose of formulating a hypothesis in fieldwork?
How are conclusions reached at the end of the research phases?
How are conclusions reached at the end of the research phases?
What makes orthophoto maps highly reliable for detailed planning and precise measurements?
What makes orthophoto maps highly reliable for detailed planning and precise measurements?
Which component of an atlas provides background, analysis, and insights?
Which component of an atlas provides background, analysis, and insights?
What should be included in the summary of research findings?
What should be included in the summary of research findings?
What is the purpose of using geographic coordinates?
What is the purpose of using geographic coordinates?
Which of the following best describes the function of compass points?
Which of the following best describes the function of compass points?
What do bearings measure in terms of direction?
What do bearings measure in terms of direction?
In the geographic coordinate system, what does longitude primarily define?
In the geographic coordinate system, what does longitude primarily define?
What is the main function of true bearing when determining direction?
What is the main function of true bearing when determining direction?
How are minutes and seconds subdivided in the geographic coordinate system?
How are minutes and seconds subdivided in the geographic coordinate system?
What is the purpose of formulating a hypothesis in fieldwork?
What is the purpose of formulating a hypothesis in fieldwork?
During fieldwork, what activity would be associated with Phase 3: Collect, Describe, and Record Information?
During fieldwork, what activity would be associated with Phase 3: Collect, Describe, and Record Information?
Which line passes through Greenwich, England?
Which line passes through Greenwich, England?
What is primarily conducted in the field during fieldwork?
What is primarily conducted in the field during fieldwork?
What do far apart contour lines on a map indicate?
What do far apart contour lines on a map indicate?
What is the angle measured relative to magnetic north called?
What is the angle measured relative to magnetic north called?
Why are shadows important in aerial photographs?
Why are shadows important in aerial photographs?
Which point on the compass card represents true north?
Which point on the compass card represents true north?
What does spatial resolution refer to in GIS?
What does spatial resolution refer to in GIS?
'Finding the exact location on the map using alphanumeric or coordinates' is associated with which step in using an atlas?
'Finding the exact location on the map using alphanumeric or coordinates' is associated with which step in using an atlas?
What does magnetic declination refer to?
What does magnetic declination refer to?
How is the area typically measured for regular and irregular shapes?
How is the area typically measured for regular and irregular shapes?
What happens when contour lines are close together on a topographic map?
What happens when contour lines are close together on a topographic map?
What does vertical exaggeration aim to achieve in drawing cross-sections?
What does vertical exaggeration aim to achieve in drawing cross-sections?
What is the process called when geographic data is associated with a specific location on the earth's surface?
What is the process called when geographic data is associated with a specific location on the earth's surface?
Which type of GIS data represents regions such as lakes or national parks?
Which type of GIS data represents regions such as lakes or national parks?
How is gradient calculated for a slope?
How is gradient calculated for a slope?
What is the name for the structure in GIS that utilizes a grid of cells to represent information like elevation or land use?
What is the name for the structure in GIS that utilizes a grid of cells to represent information like elevation or land use?
What does intervisibility refer to in geographical terms?
What does intervisibility refer to in geographical terms?
What does a cross-section provide in geographical analysis?
What does a cross-section provide in geographical analysis?
What is the primary feature that distinguishes an atlas from other forms of spatial data representation?
What is the primary feature that distinguishes an atlas from other forms of spatial data representation?
What is the main purpose of an atlas index feature description?
What is the main purpose of an atlas index feature description?
In South African topographic maps, what does a 5 m contour interval represent?
In South African topographic maps, what does a 5 m contour interval represent?
In GIS, what does higher spatial resolution signify?
In GIS, what does higher spatial resolution signify?
What does spectral resolution indicate in GIS?
What does spectral resolution indicate in GIS?
"Raster Data" in GIS is especially effective for which type of data?
"Raster Data" in GIS is especially effective for which type of data?
"Vector Data" in GIS primarily uses which elements to represent geographic features?
"Vector Data" in GIS primarily uses which elements to represent geographic features?
What type of GIS data includes features that have length but negligible width?
What type of GIS data includes features that have length but negligible width?
What is a key characteristic of high-oblique aerial photographs?
What is a key characteristic of high-oblique aerial photographs?
How do bare fields typically appear on aerial photographs based on tone?
How do bare fields typically appear on aerial photographs based on tone?
What is the primary function of orthophoto maps compared to standard aerial photographs?
What is the primary function of orthophoto maps compared to standard aerial photographs?
Which element helps geographers determine the time of day from aerial photographs?
Which element helps geographers determine the time of day from aerial photographs?
What key aspect makes orthophoto maps highly reliable for detailed planning?
What key aspect makes orthophoto maps highly reliable for detailed planning?
Why are oblique aerial photographs particularly useful for visualizing landscape features?
Why are oblique aerial photographs particularly useful for visualizing landscape features?
How do shadows on aerial photographs contribute to identification?
How do shadows on aerial photographs contribute to identification?
What is the primary use of orthophoto maps compared to standard aerial photographs?
What is the primary use of orthophoto maps compared to standard aerial photographs?
How do built structures like buildings differ from natural features on aerial photographs?
How do built structures like buildings differ from natural features on aerial photographs?
What feature on aerial photographs helps determine objects' height and depth?
What feature on aerial photographs helps determine objects' height and depth?
Which line of latitude runs at 0°?
Which line of latitude runs at 0°?
What is the angle measured relative to true north called?
What is the angle measured relative to true north called?
How many seconds can each minute in geographic coordinates be further divided into?
How many seconds can each minute in geographic coordinates be further divided into?
What are the basic points of a compass card that help describe direction?
What are the basic points of a compass card that help describe direction?
In what direction does the Prime Meridian run?
In what direction does the Prime Meridian run?
What is the system that allows for precise pinpointing of locations?
What is the system that allows for precise pinpointing of locations?
What is the primary focus of Phase 5 in the research process?
What is the primary focus of Phase 5 in the research process?
Where is the presentation of research findings typically carried out?
Where is the presentation of research findings typically carried out?
What is the purpose of proposing actionable recommendations based on research findings?
What is the purpose of proposing actionable recommendations based on research findings?
At the conclusion of research phases, what determines whether the hypothesis is accepted or rejected?
At the conclusion of research phases, what determines whether the hypothesis is accepted or rejected?
What happens when researchers reach the conclusion of the structured approach to fieldwork?
What happens when researchers reach the conclusion of the structured approach to fieldwork?
Where does the analytical phase usually take place for processing data systematically?
Where does the analytical phase usually take place for processing data systematically?
What is the method to calculate true bearing?
What is the method to calculate true bearing?
How is vertical exaggeration calculated in a cross-section?
How is vertical exaggeration calculated in a cross-section?
What do close contour lines on a topographic map typically indicate?
What do close contour lines on a topographic map typically indicate?
What is the main purpose of constructing a cross-section in geography?
What is the main purpose of constructing a cross-section in geography?
How is gradient calculated in geography?
How is gradient calculated in geography?
What does intervisibility refer to in geographical terms?
What does intervisibility refer to in geographical terms?
How does the depiction of elevation in contours help in understanding landscapes?
How does the depiction of elevation in contours help in understanding landscapes?
What is the conversion factor between m² and hectares?
What is the conversion factor between m² and hectares?
What information is provided by different contour intervals on topographic maps?
What information is provided by different contour intervals on topographic maps?
Why are contour lines important on topographic maps in geography?
Why are contour lines important on topographic maps in geography?
What purpose do orthophoto maps serve in geography?
What purpose do orthophoto maps serve in geography?
Which element is crucial in identifying natural features like rivers and mountains on aerial photographs?
Which element is crucial in identifying natural features like rivers and mountains on aerial photographs?
What is the main advantage of using oblique aerial photographs over vertical ones?
What is the main advantage of using oblique aerial photographs over vertical ones?
How do shadows contribute to the identification of objects in aerial photographs?
How do shadows contribute to the identification of objects in aerial photographs?
What does georeferencing ensure in GIS?
What does georeferencing ensure in GIS?
Which GIS data type describes characteristics such as the population of an area or the type of vegetation?
Which GIS data type describes characteristics such as the population of an area or the type of vegetation?
What role does texture play in identifying different land covers on aerial photographs?
What role does texture play in identifying different land covers on aerial photographs?
In GIS, what function entails converting data into a uniform format and integrating it with other data types?
In GIS, what function entails converting data into a uniform format and integrating it with other data types?
In GIS, which data structure is especially effective for continuous data such as elevation or land use?
In GIS, which data structure is especially effective for continuous data such as elevation or land use?
What distinguishes low-oblique aerial photographs from high-oblique ones?
What distinguishes low-oblique aerial photographs from high-oblique ones?
What is the primary function of an atlas index?
What is the primary function of an atlas index?
Which type of geographic data is primarily adjusted for topographic relief and lens distortions on orthophoto maps?
Which type of geographic data is primarily adjusted for topographic relief and lens distortions on orthophoto maps?
What is the main purpose of the components like graphs, charts, and tables in an atlas?
What is the main purpose of the components like graphs, charts, and tables in an atlas?
What is the primary purpose of identifying shapes and patterns on aerial photographs?
What is the primary purpose of identifying shapes and patterns on aerial photographs?
What should a hypothesis in a research project primarily do?
What should a hypothesis in a research project primarily do?
Where is Phase 1 of conducting fieldwork typically carried out?
Where is Phase 1 of conducting fieldwork typically carried out?
What is the main purpose of the Analyze and Interpret Information phase in fieldwork?
What is the main purpose of the Analyze and Interpret Information phase in fieldwork?
What is the primary function of an atlas index?
What is the primary function of an atlas index?
What is the primary activity in Phase 2 of fieldwork according to the text?
What is the primary activity in Phase 2 of fieldwork according to the text?
How does an atlas help in studying a theme according to the text?
How does an atlas help in studying a theme according to the text?
What is the significance of collecting, describing, and recording information during fieldwork?
What is the significance of collecting, describing, and recording information during fieldwork?
What is the main benefit of using geographic coordinates for location identification?
What is the main benefit of using geographic coordinates for location identification?
Why is Phase 3 of conducting fieldwork primarily carried out in the field according to the text?
Why is Phase 3 of conducting fieldwork primarily carried out in the field according to the text?
How does an atlas assist in finding specific places or features?
How does an atlas assist in finding specific places or features?
What is the significance of the equator in the geographic coordinate system?
What is the significance of the equator in the geographic coordinate system?
What is the primary function of compass points in relation to geographic features?
What is the primary function of compass points in relation to geographic features?
In geographic positioning, what does a minute of latitude or longitude represent?
In geographic positioning, what does a minute of latitude or longitude represent?
How do bearings differ from compass points in specifying direction?
How do bearings differ from compass points in specifying direction?
Which statement accurately describes the Prime Meridian?
Which statement accurately describes the Prime Meridian?
What role do seconds play in pinpointing locations on Earth?
What role do seconds play in pinpointing locations on Earth?
What is the purpose of proposing actionable recommendations based on research findings?
What is the purpose of proposing actionable recommendations based on research findings?
What is the significance of soliciting feedback from peers or experts in the field during the presentation of research findings?
What is the significance of soliciting feedback from peers or experts in the field during the presentation of research findings?
What is the main purpose of compiling research findings into a report, poster, or oral presentation?
What is the main purpose of compiling research findings into a report, poster, or oral presentation?
Why is it important to have a hypothesis at the beginning of fieldwork?
Why is it important to have a hypothesis at the beginning of fieldwork?
What distinguishes structured fieldwork from unstructured fieldwork?
What distinguishes structured fieldwork from unstructured fieldwork?
How does the conclusion of the structured approach to fieldwork impact the initial hypothesis?
How does the conclusion of the structured approach to fieldwork impact the initial hypothesis?
What is the key purpose of an atlas index feature description?
What is the key purpose of an atlas index feature description?
Why does GIS require spatial referencing or georeferencing before utilizing geographic data?
Why does GIS require spatial referencing or georeferencing before utilizing geographic data?
What distinguishes raster data from vector data in GIS?
What distinguishes raster data from vector data in GIS?
How does spectral resolution contribute to GIS data analysis?
How does spectral resolution contribute to GIS data analysis?
What distinguishes 'Line Data' from 'Area Data (Polygons)' in GIS?
What distinguishes 'Line Data' from 'Area Data (Polygons)' in GIS?
How do raster and vector data structures differ in their representation of geographical elements?
How do raster and vector data structures differ in their representation of geographical elements?
'Point Data' in GIS typically represents:
'Point Data' in GIS typically represents:
'Spectral Resolution' in GIS primarily focuses on:
'Spectral Resolution' in GIS primarily focuses on:
What is the primary purpose of magnetic declination in geography?
What is the primary purpose of magnetic declination in geography?
In South Africa, where does magnetic north lie in relation to true north?
In South Africa, where does magnetic north lie in relation to true north?
What is the significance of steep contour lines on a topographic map?
What is the significance of steep contour lines on a topographic map?
How is vertical exaggeration calculated in a cross-section?
How is vertical exaggeration calculated in a cross-section?
What does gradient measure in geographical terms?
What does gradient measure in geographical terms?
How does one determine intervisibility using a cross-section?
How does one determine intervisibility using a cross-section?
What does each contour line on a topographic map represent?
What does each contour line on a topographic map represent?
How can you identify a gentle slope on a topographic map?
How can you identify a gentle slope on a topographic map?
What is the main purpose of constructing a cross-section on a topographic map?
What is the main purpose of constructing a cross-section on a topographic map?
What does vertical exaggeration aim to achieve in drawing cross-sections?
What does vertical exaggeration aim to achieve in drawing cross-sections?
What is the main purpose of the Analyse and Interpret Information phase in conducting fieldwork?
What is the main purpose of the Analyse and Interpret Information phase in conducting fieldwork?
What distinguishes low-oblique aerial photographs from high-oblique ones?
What distinguishes low-oblique aerial photographs from high-oblique ones?
What is the angle between true north and magnetic north called?
What is the angle between true north and magnetic north called?
What happens at the conclusion of conducting fieldwork according to the text?
What happens at the conclusion of conducting fieldwork according to the text?
What do far apart contour lines on a map typically indicate?
What do far apart contour lines on a map typically indicate?
What does spectral resolution indicate in GIS?
What does spectral resolution indicate in GIS?
Why is texture considered an essential element in identifying land covers on aerial photographs?
Why is texture considered an essential element in identifying land covers on aerial photographs?
'Raster Data' in GIS is especially effective for which type of data?
'Raster Data' in GIS is especially effective for which type of data?
What does intervisibility refer to in geographical terms?
What does intervisibility refer to in geographical terms?
Where would one typically find relevant page numbers when studying a theme using an atlas?
Where would one typically find relevant page numbers when studying a theme using an atlas?
What key aspect contributes to the reliability of orthophoto maps for precise measurements and detailed planning?
What key aspect contributes to the reliability of orthophoto maps for precise measurements and detailed planning?
Why are shadows important in identifying objects on aerial photographs?
Why are shadows important in identifying objects on aerial photographs?
What is the primary function of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) when it comes to data processing and analysis?
What is the primary function of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) when it comes to data processing and analysis?
How do built structures like buildings and roads typically differ from natural features like rivers and mountains on aerial photographs?
How do built structures like buildings and roads typically differ from natural features like rivers and mountains on aerial photographs?
What is a primary characteristic that sets oblique aerial photographs apart from vertical aerial photographs?
What is a primary characteristic that sets oblique aerial photographs apart from vertical aerial photographs?
Why are orthophoto maps considered more accurate for measurements compared to standard aerial photos?
Why are orthophoto maps considered more accurate for measurements compared to standard aerial photos?
What feature is crucial in identifying different land covers like crops, forests, and ploughed fields on aerial photographs?
What feature is crucial in identifying different land covers like crops, forests, and ploughed fields on aerial photographs?
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