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Geography Chapter 2: Maps and Geographic Grid

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What is the primary focus of cartography?

The science of professional mapmaking (correct)

Collecting geographic data

Analyzing satellite images

Studying the Earth's atmosphere

What is the benefit of understanding geospatial techniques and their applications?

It is only used in urban planning

It is not useful in any profession

It can be beneficial in a career field (correct)

It is only useful for geographers

What is the purpose of finding locations using latitude and longitude?

To create remote-sensing images

To draw maps by hand

To find locations using only degrees and minutes

To understand geographic information effectively (correct)

What is the role of contour lines on topographic maps?

To depict the land surface Signup and view all the answers

Why are maps relevant in our daily lives?

Because they provide geographic information Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using different types of maps and remote-sensing images?

They can be used to solve geographic problems Signup and view all the answers

What is a Great Circle on Earth's surface?

A circle that passes through the center of Earth and divides it into equal halves Signup and view all the answers

What is the reference line for measuring latitude?

The Equator Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of latitude and longitude in a coordinate system?

To describe locations precisely using a grid system Signup and view all the answers

What is the circle of illumination an example of?

A Great Circle Signup and view all the answers

What is the reference line for measuring longitude?

The Prime Meridian Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a Great Circle and a Small Circle?

A Great Circle divides Earth into equal halves, while a Small Circle does not Signup and view all the answers