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Which type of map shows the regional position of a place relative to the position of other places?
Which type of map shows the regional position of a place relative to the position of other places?
What is the purpose of a geographic information system (GIS)?
What is the purpose of a geographic information system (GIS)?
What is remote sensing?
What is remote sensing?
What is the purpose of field observation?
What is the purpose of field observation?
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What is distance decay?
What is distance decay?
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Which type of map shows a particular theme or topic?
Which type of map shows a particular theme or topic?
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What is the purpose of satellite navigation systems?
What is the purpose of satellite navigation systems?
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What is the purpose of census data?
What is the purpose of census data?
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What is the purpose of remote sensing?
What is the purpose of remote sensing?
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What is the purpose of field observation?
What is the purpose of field observation?
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Study Notes
Types of Maps
- A topological map shows the regional position of a place relative to the position of other places.
Geographic Information System (GIS)
- The purpose of a GIS is to capture, store, analyze, and display geographically referenced data.
Remote Sensing
- Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about the Earth's surface through the detection of electromagnetic radiation.
Field Observation
- The purpose of field observation is to gather primary data through direct observation and measurement of physical environments and human activities.
Distance Decay
- Distance decay refers to the decrease in interaction or influence between two places as the distance between them increases.
Thematic Maps
- A thematic map shows a particular theme or topic, such as climate, population density, or economic activity.
Satellite Navigation Systems
- The purpose of satellite navigation systems is to provide location information and directions to users.
Census Data
- The purpose of census data is to collect and analyze demographic and socioeconomic information about a population.
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Test your knowledge of maps and geographic information systems (GIS) with this quiz! Learn about reference maps, thematic maps, absolute and relative location, and how GIS works. Challenge yourself and become a geography expert!
