Geography Quiz

Which geography tool is a bit more sophisticated than GPS?

Remote Sensing

Theodolite

Transit

GIS (correct)

What was the first global satellite navigation system launched in 1958?

Remote Sensing

Transit (correct)

GPS

Theodolite

What did US President Ronald Reagan authorize in 1983 in the hopes of improving the safety of air travel?

Use of military navigation systems by civilian commercial airlines (correct)

Integration of GIS with GPS

Retirement of the Transit system

Launch of the first commercial, hand-held GPS units

Which geography tool is a basic tool for surveying and looks like telescopes mounted on a tripod?

Theodolite Signup and view all the answers

What did remote sensing aid the study of in Peru?

The Nazca Lines Signup and view all the answers

What did the Mercator projection exaggerate the size of?

Landmasses that are far away from the equator Signup and view all the answers

What does GPS stand for?

Global Positioning System Signup and view all the answers

What did the Department of Defense roll out in 1996 to replace Transit?

Global Positioning System Signup and view all the answers

What is geography?

The systematic study of the physical aspects of the earth, which can also cross over into the social realm Signup and view all the answers

What do geographers study?

The distribution of natural resources, cities, and factories, as well as the interaction between humans and the physical environment Signup and view all the answers

When did the oldest known maps date from?

2,300 BC Signup and view all the answers

Who created the most influential innovation in cartography in 1569?

Gerardus Mercator Signup and view all the answers

What is cartography?

The practice of mapmaking Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of geography tools?

To aid geographers in their study and analysis of the earth and its features Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of geographers in studying human populations and activities?

Geographers map human populations and activities as well as study the distribution of natural resources, cities, and factories Signup and view all the answers