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What is the primary focus of cartography?
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?
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?
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?
What is the role of contour lines on topographic maps?
Why are maps relevant in our daily lives?
Why are maps relevant in our daily lives?
What is the benefit of using different types of maps and remote-sensing images?
What is the benefit of using different types of maps and remote-sensing images?
What is a Great Circle on Earth's surface?
What is a Great Circle on Earth's surface?
What is the reference line for measuring latitude?
What is the reference line for measuring latitude?
What is the purpose of latitude and longitude in a coordinate system?
What is the purpose of latitude and longitude in a coordinate system?
What is the circle of illumination an example of?
What is the circle of illumination an example of?
What is the reference line for measuring longitude?
What is the reference line for measuring longitude?
What is the difference between a Great Circle and a Small Circle?
What is the difference between a Great Circle and a Small Circle?
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