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Which type of map shows the regional position of a place relative to the position of other places?

  • Relative location (correct)
  • Reference map
  • Thematic map
  • Absolute location

What is the purpose of a geographic information system (GIS)?

  • To analyze census data
  • To show locations of places and geographic features
  • To provide satellite navigation systems
  • To store and organize geographic data (correct)

What is remote sensing?

  • A study of a phenomenon in a natural setting
  • The shrinking of time and space
  • The effects of distance on interaction
  • The acquisition of data about Earth's surface from a satellite orbiting the planet or other long-distance methods (correct)

What is the purpose of field observation?

<p>To study a phenomenon in a natural setting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is distance decay?

<p>The effects of distance on interaction, generally the greater the distance the less interaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of map shows a particular theme or topic?

<p>Thematic map (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of satellite navigation systems?

<p>To provide geo-spatial positioning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of census data?

<p>To systematically acquire and record information about a population (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of remote sensing?

<p>To acquire data about Earth's surface (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of field observation?

<p>To study phenomena in a natural setting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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