Google Maps Quiz

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What is the purpose of the Google Maps app?

To view your moving speed and speed limit (correct)

To watch videos

To display hazards on your route

To print directions at home

What did Google acquire in 2013 to improve Google Maps?

Woods

Wires

Ways (correct)

Waves

Where can you find the speedometer feature in Google Maps?

In the search bar

In the settings menu (correct)

In the profile icon

In the navigation bar

Which option accurately describes the first step of using Google Maps to investigate an incident?

Navigate to maps.google.com in your web browser Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of switching to Satellite View when investigating an incident with Google Maps?

To get a better understanding of the layout and conditions of the area at the time of the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using Street View when investigating an incident with Google Maps?

To get a better understanding of the layout and conditions of the area at the time of the incident Signup and view all the answers

Which feature of Google Maps allows you to virtually explore a location from street level?

Street View Signup and view all the answers

What should you look for using Street View when investigating a car accident?

Blind corners or obscured signage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the clock icon in the upper left corner of Street View?

To access historical imagery Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when using Google Maps to investigate an incident?

Corroborate your findings with other sources of information Signup and view all the answers

What factors should be considered when investigating a trip and fall incident using Street View?

Uneven pavement, potholes, or other potential hazards at the location. Surrounding area for businesses or homes that might have surveillance cameras. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using historical imagery in Google Maps when investigating an incident?

To view the location as it was at the time of the incident. Signup and view all the answers

What should you pay attention to when investigating a car accident with Google Maps?

Details such as the layout of the road, the presence of traffic signals or signs, and the conditions of the road surface. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you want to navigate around a location in Street View?

Click and drag your mouse. Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of using historical imagery in Google Maps when investigating incidents?

Historical imagery can provide time-specific information about the location, allowing for a better understanding of how the area may have looked at the time of the incident. Signup and view all the answers

How do you switch back to the map view from satellite view in Google Maps?

Click on the 'Map' option in the lower left corner of the screen. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between accessing Google Maps on a web browser versus on a smartphone app?

Accessing Google Maps on a smartphone app allows for location tracking and the ability to use the app while on-the-go, while accessing Google Maps on a web browser may provide a larger screen view for better visibility. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the yellow person icon in Google Maps Street View?

To access Street View history Signup and view all the answers

What can you do with Google Maps Street View history?

Access past photos of a location Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using custom labels in Google Maps?

To easily navigate to frequently visited places Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the microphone icon in Google Maps?

To interact with Google Maps using your voice Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using the 'remind me' feature in Google Maps when planning a trip?

It reminds you to arrive at a certain time Signup and view all the answers

How can you modify your route in Google Maps?

By dragging and dropping the route Signup and view all the answers

What can you see when you switch to the traffic layer in Google Maps?

The current traffic conditions Signup and view all the answers

How can you use Google Maps to evaluate pricing for different vacation destinations?

By clicking on the flight icon Signup and view all the answers

Which gesture can you use to zoom in and out on Google Maps with just one finger?

Double tap and slide up or down Signup and view all the answers

How can you make Google Maps remember where you parked your car?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of location history in Google Maps?

To show you a map of the world with red dots indicating all the different places you've been Signup and view all the answers

Which feature of Google Maps allows you to measure distance and area?

Measure distance and area Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest football stadium in the US and how can you use Google Maps to calculate the area of its playing field?

Michigan Stadium; by selecting measure distance and clicking on each corner of the field Signup and view all the answers