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contour interval is 10m and the index contour is 100m. what contour is the second one crossed going uphill after leaving the index contour? -80m -90m -100m -110m -120m
120m
the metes and bounds system was used to partition which parts of the US? -the mid west -CA, oregon and washington -only new england -13 original colonies -the rust belt
13 colonies
countries such as mexico and canada and the US department of defense use what standard scale maps: -1:1,250 -1:50,000 -1:10,000 -1:20,000 -1:24,000
1:50,000
which is the steepest slope? -1000% -1:10 -45 degrees - -45 degrees -90 degrees
90
which GNSS was the first to be fully operational in 1994? -GLONASS -GPS -galileo -geoPOS -the chinese compass system
GPS
most large and even small ocean vessels now use: -iphone and internet -VFR, RDF -CORS, radar -solar powered digital maps -GPS, digital chart systems
GPS, digital chart systems
NAD83 uses an ellipsoid that is almost identical to -GRS80, WGS84 -NAD27 -WGS72 -WGS66 -EGM96
GRS80, WGS84
which projection has been optimized for covering the 50 US? -lambert conformal conic -winkel tripel -robinson -mollweide -GS-50
GS-50
which of the following are associated with folding? strike-slip motion transform faults monoclines and anticlines offset drainage channels all of the above
monoclines and anticlines
what map generalization process reduces the # of points to represent lines and areas? -selection -simplification -combination -displacement -dispersal
simplification
Which are important properties of remotely sensed data? spectral resolution spatial resolution swath width encoding depth all of these
all of these
which of these measures distance within a network? the number of nodes encountered the sum of the lengths of all the links traversed the number of links traveled the diameter all of these
all of these
the bearing 325 degrees uses which measure of direction? -azimuths -clock face -compass points -common bearings -mils
azimuth
a map showing this week's unemployment rate by state as a shaded choropleth map shows that type of data? continuous discrete nominal reference indiscrete
discrete
which of the following values for yule's q describe two point patterns that have no apparent spatial associations with each other? -1 0 1 2 it is impossible to tell
0
Three types of cartograms are: point, line and area nominal, ordinal and interval connected, disconnected and partially connected ambiguous, contiguous and systematic Dorling, contiguous, non-contiguous
Dorling, contiguous, non-contiguous
The file format to save or write Google Earth scripts into is called: Word DOC KML (Keyhole Markup Language) and KMZ (compressed) Rich Text Format (RTF) Executable (EXE) Bing
KML and KMZ
What is "an urban scene imaged by oblique or ground level photograph or video"? a street view an everyscape a Flickr image a streetscape a YouTube video
a streetscape
HDOP, PDOP, GDOP AND TDOP are measures of GPS: -easting -northing -accuracy -position -none
accuracy
the vertical distance between two successive contours is called: -hachure spacing -aspect -profile -relief -contour interval
contour interval
what is analemma? -math proof that can be shown incorrect -species of bird found in equator -diagram showing highest position of the sun at every day during the year, often shown on globes -figure that looks like a 6
diagram showing highest position of the sun at everyday during the year
US maps during the Cold War often showed?: distance rings and attack paths for bomber aircraft and missiles survival shelters in cities South America Antarctica countdown clocks to nuclear anihilation
distance rings and attack path for bomber aircraft and missiles
an example of a "pull" use of LBS would be: -tug of war at london olympics -finding and navigating our way to a flower shop -flower shop advertising a daily special to costumers -selecting the most powerful wireless signal -all of the above
finding and navigating our way to a flower shop
what is the metric unit of length? -meter -kilograph -hectare
meter
if a point is at (1,1) in a arbitrary coordinate system using meters and another point is at (2,2). the distance between them is: -1m -2m -1.414m -2.828m -10,000,000m
1.414m
the direct distance between points on two contours is 150m on the ground and the contour interval is 15m. what is the slope? -150% -100% -15% -10% -5%
10%
The first college classes in photogrammetry date from: 1858 the 1920s the 1950s 1934 Photogrammetry is not taught in college
1920s
The first generation of USGS topographic maps made using air photos date from: 1776 1812 1927 the 1950s the 1990s
1950
two streams, both of order 3, meet to form a single stream. the stream's order is: 2 3 4 6 impossible to know without other info
4
the error in GPS attributable to the geometry of the overhead satellites when taking a position is called: -DOP -GLO -DEM -PDQ -BBOP
DOP
the english units of rod and the chain were standardized as 16.5 and 66ft by: -edmund gunter in 1620 -french academy of sciences -US congress -thomas jefferson -mr. rodney chain in 1998
Edmund unter in 1620
when using letters for 6x8 degree grid cell designators and for 100,000 grid cells in MGRS and the US national grid, what letters are excluded? -A,E,I,O,U -G,R,I,D -A,B,Y,Z -I,O -N,S
I, O
responsibility for place names in the US lies with the: -president -US board on geographic names -national geospatial intelligence agency -VGI
US board of geographic names
the reference point used for mapping the USA on NAD27 datum was: -the international date line -top of the washington monument -the paris meridian -a single point at Meades Ranch, Kansas
a single point at Meades Ranch, Kansas
GPA works: -at night -during rain -high latitudes -during sandstorms -all of the above
all
which of these is not a global navigation satellite system (GNSS)? -BeiDou -GPS -Galileo -Baidu -GLONASS
baidu
which is the third and last cartographic transformation? -scale transformation -projection transformation -choice of coordinate system -convert features to symbols -printing the map on paper
convert features to symbols
the conversation of US mapping in 1983 associated with the new NAD83 datum: -converted grids from ft to m -maintained use of ft. in thousands -changed size of the earth -restored the rod, chains and furlong as the basis of US mapping -led to street riots and rebellions
converted grids from ft. to m
surface features created under moving ice include: alluvial fans sinkholes dunes drumlins all of the above
drumlins
which geometric model gives the most accurate and precise description of the earth's surface but is only occasionally used in mapping? -sphere -oblate ellipsoid -geoid -prolate ellipsoid
geoid
what is the metric unit of area? -acre -square toise -fathom -hectare -ox plow
hectare
what is a critical to interpreting an area nominal map? scale map title having map text in english legend no such thing as an area nominal map
legend
an example of a line feature shown in USGS topographic maps is: -school -national park boundary -railroad yard -coral reef -USPLSS section numbers
national park boundary
the hierarchical line symbols used to show roads on US too maps are examples of what kind of data? nominal ordinal interval ratio dasymetirc
ordinal
What is the practice of determining the geometric properties of objects from photographic images? photogrammetry computer assisted cartography visual analytics remote sensing geographic information science
photogrammetry
the practice of determining the geometric properties of objects from photographic images is called: aerial photography spectometry photogrammetry resection phtogeometry
photogrammetry
the metric that is calculated by dividing the actual distance by the "as the crow flies" distance is called: sinuosity the lee sallee measure compactness great hcircleness scheme elongation measure
sinuosity
a contour added usually at half the contour interval to show detail in low relief areas is called: -index contour -enclosed depression -another contour -supplemental contour -bonus contour
supplemental contour
an advantage of using a virtual model of terrain is: -better view of the relief -use hypsometry -use relief shading -supports stereo viewing -easier than mapping
supports stereo viewing
Determining position without use of a positioning aid or map requires relating ones self to what? the moons of Jupiter the earth's magnetic field the environment the zero milestone marker Meades Ranch, Kansas
the environment
geoid -set of reference points on the earth's surface against which position measurements are made -an ellipse rotated on it's minor axis -the equipotential surface of the earth's gravity field which best fits global mean sea level -angle north-south measured at 90 degrees to the earth's surface
the equipotential surface of the earth's gravity field which best fits global mean sea level
Since 2003 what problem has left parallel diagonal lines along the edges of Landsat image swaths? errors made when the camera lens was manufactured the increased curvature of the earth a collision with space junk interference from the increasing number of cell phones the satellite's scan line corrector failure
the satellite's scan line corrector failure
hutchins altered the president to what fact? -ohio is a swing state -they needed rods marked in meters -the job would be done in 2 weeks -the survey would have to compensate for the curvature of the earth -help was hard to find out there
the survey would have to compensate for the curvature of the earth
Maskirovka was used by what country during the Cold War on its maps?: South Korea Australia Austria the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics the United States
the union of soviet socialist republics
a map decimated to showing the distribution of a single variable is a: thematic map topographic map general purpose map asymmetric map choropleth map
thematic map
online mapping systems generalize to many levels and show the map at the window size and zoom level that is appropriate. this means that at a particular map scales during zooming: -map changes projections -# of features, labels and line smoothness jumps -window size and soon level stay constant -all features become displaced -qualification and dispersal erase the entire map
# of features, labels and line smoothness jumps
which of these is the coordinate for nowhere, oklahoma in state plane coordinates? -14SND5080090837 -202621 559709 OK S NAD83 -550800mE 3890837mN 14N -YZG8054562827 -14SND5080090837 (NAD83)
-202621 559709 OK S NAD83
what is a graticule? -pattern of tiny circles drawn on a map projection -line around the edge of the map, shaped by the gores and interruptions -grid of parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude shown on the map -grid of parallels of longitude and meridians of latitude shown on the map -small grat
-grid of parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude shown on the map
a perfectly straight road would have ________ zero crossings and a sinuosity value of ___________ 0,0 0,1 1,0 1,1 -1,-1
0,1
azimuths range from: -0-2PI -0-90 -0-100 -0-360 -0-6400
0-360
if the RF is 1:50,000 and the ground distance is 1km what is the map distance? -0.02m -0.05m -0.1m -20m -0.02km
0.02m
the human eye can resolve objects that are about how big? -0.01mm -0.1mm -1mm -1m -10m
0.1mm
lake that is about square shaped would have an area-perimeter ratio approaching: 0 0.25 0.28 0.5 1
0.25
approximating the great circle route between NY's JFK airport and london's heathrow with 3 segments of constant bearing is how much further in distance? -3.14159$ -2% -0.74% -1.14% -all same distance
0.74 percent
clownfish often live in association with sea anemones. which of the following values for yule's q might you expect to see when comparing the distribution of sea anemones and the distribution of clownfish? -0.868 0.019 0.751 1.880 none
0.751
any particular star appears to move forward against the sky's daily cycle by: -1 degree per day -365 degrees per decade -10,000,000 meters a year -1 astrological sign a day -111,111m a month
1 degree per day
the scale model of NY in the Queens museum is at 1:1,200 this means that: -1 meter corresponds to 12m -1m corresponds to 120m -1in corresponds to 1200ft -1in corresponds to 100ft -1in corresponds to 1m
1 inch corresponds to 100 feet
a fully connected aspatial planar graph has 20 links. compared to this second network that has the same number of links and a connectivity of 0.5. how many nodes does the second network have? 20 15 10 n (n-1) / 2 impossible to tell
10
a letter/number designator in the MGRS, such as 16TDM, references a cell that is how big on a side? -100m -1000m -10,000m -100,000m -1,000,000m
100,000
the approximate length of a degree at the equator and the earth's circumference are: -100,000m, 40,000km -500,000m, 93 million miles -250,000m, 1,000,000km -111,111m, 40,000,000m -360 degrees, 24 hours
111,111m 40,000,000m
to walk from catalhoyuk to hasan dagi would take: -14 mins -14 hours -14 days -14 months -14 years
14 days
which of these coordinate for nowhere, oklahoma in civilian UTM coordinates? -14SND5080090837 -202621 559709 OK S NAD83 -550800mE 3890837mN 14N -YZG8054562827 -14SND5080090837 (NAD83)
14SND5080090837 (NAD83)
if a measured length on a map is 10mm and the object on the ground is 100m long what is the RF? -1:1 -1:1,000 -1:10,000 -1:1,000,000 -1:5280
1:10,000
some standard map scales are: -1:400,000,000 and 1:1,250 -1:40,000,000 and 1:5,000 -1:4,000,000 and 1:10,000 -1:400,000 and 1:20,000 -1:100,000 and 1:24,000
1:100,000 and 1:24,000
at the scale at 1:40m a map of the earth would be how long at the equator? -4m -40m -0.1m -1m -0.1mm
1m
tiny virginia is at 17SLB8986407347. this coordinate resolves what resolution on the ground? -1mm -1cm -1m -10m -100m
1m
a bivariate choropleth map shows: poverty level 2 variables, such as income and education using colors and shades 3 variables using height of the column glyph multiple variables shown using pie charts at points none of the above
2 variables such as income and education using colors and shades
the bearing to a tower is azimuth 20 degrees. what is the back bearing in degrees? -20 -160 -200 -260 -120
200
on a map with 30mm between successive contours, you measure to a point that is 6mm from the lower contour. the contour interval is 20m and the lower contour is 520m. what is the best estimate of the elevation? -impossible to tell -20x(6/30) =520=524 -30x(6/20)+520=529 -520x(6/30) +20 =124 -greater than 520m and less than 540m
20x(6/30) =520=524
a true map bearing is read as 45 degrees where the magnetic declination is 14E. what is the corresponding magnetic bearing in degrees? -14 -31 -45 -59 -0
31
how many sections are there in a township? -1 -16 -36 -100 -64
36
ab oblate spheroid or oblate ellipsoid is: -3D figure traced by an ellipse rotated about either of its foci -3D figure traced out by an ellipse rotated about its longer axis -3D figure traced out by an ellipse rotated about its shorter axis -2D figured traced out by a pencil guided by a loop of string contained by two nails
3D figure traced out by an ellipse rotated by its shorter axis
cave painting first appeared: -15,000 years ago -40,000 years ago -120,000 years ago -in the late cretaceous period
40,000
two successive index contours are labelled 500 and 700 ft. counting the contours between the 2 lines (and not the lines themselves) gives 4 intermediate contours. what is the contour interval? -100ft -80ft -60ft -40ft -20ft
40ft
If your eyes are 1.7m high how far away can you see a golf ball on the ground in a flat open area? -1998m -9.81m -4998m -10,000,00m -111,111m
4998m
how many numbered UTM zones are there? -12 -2 end zones, 20 main zones -60 -110 -111,111
60
humans first migrated out of Africa: -15,000 years ago -60,000,000 years ago -6,000 years ago -after the end of apartheid
60,000
the best way to get the area of the 50 US is to: -call ask maps number -on a conformal projection add the areas of the 50 states computed by formula -trace the outline of the coast from the USA too maps -cell counting -consult the CIA world fact book
CIA world fact book
The first space remote sensing program which ran from 1958-1972 was called: Landsat NASA CORONA Aster GeoEye
CORONA
the north american datum of 1927 used which ellipsoid? -WGS84 -Clarke 1866 -ITRF -GEOID12 -GRS80
Clarke 1866
The first geobrowser was: Keyhole Google Earth NASA World Wind Worldwide Telescope ArcGIS Explorer
NASA world wind
which is a legit township and range description? -12SMG8644387036 -NE1/2SW1/2 Section 37, township 2N, range 3E, 5th principal meridian -NE1/4SW1/4 Section 5, Township 2W range 5S, 7th principal meridian -NE1/4SE1/4) of section 35, township 25S range 17W, 6th principal meridian -all of the above
NE1/4SE1/4) of section 35, township 25S range 17W, 6th principal meridian
federal agencies responsible for paper, digital and online marine mapping are: -USGS, DOD -FRGS, falcon view -NOS, NGA -NOAA, FAA -NOAA, census bureau
NOS, NGA
_________ is suitable for mapping large areas of terrain at medium resolution, while ________ is suitable for mapping smaller areas at hight resolution LiDAR, RADAR RADAR, LiDAR plane table survey, levelling photogrammetry, triangulation rubber sheeting, dead reckoning
RADAR, LiDAR
in cartography map scale is expressed as: -townships and ranges -coordinate system -projection -RF -all of the above
RF
what is the correct difference between US national grid and the military grid system? -USNG uses different numbering for the UTM zones -MGRS uses different letters for the 100,000 m grid cells -MGRS is based on the equivalent 6x8 degree cells -MGRS uses NAD27, USNG uses WGS84 -USNG uses NAD83 not WGS84
USNG uses NAD83, not WGS84
A decision point in a maze is where: all paths intersect the end/exit point is found a pixel is green a choice must be made with respect to which way to go a yellow line reachess a red pixel
a choice must be made with respect to which way to go
What is an automated system for the capture, storage, retrieval, analysis, and display of spatial data? photogrammetry computer assisted cartography visual analytics remote sensing a geographic information system
a geographic information system
3 ways of stating map scale are: -graphic scale, level of detail, datum -graphic scale, verbal statement such as "one inch to a mile" and the RF -graphic scale, scale bar and a meter
a graphic scale, a verbal statement, and the RF
what would you expect of a minor road on a map at 1:24,000? -minor roads could not be shown -it would be greatly simplified with just one or two line segments -colored blue -great detail such as curves and angles -symbol for the road would be the exact scaled width of the actual road
a great deal of detail would be shown such as curves and angles
In Google Earth, you navigate using: a toolbar that shows and controls orientation, tilt, pan and zoom a steering wheel pull down menus your hands thought waves
a toolbar that shows and controls orientation, tilt, pan and zoon
Google Earth Hacks is: how you make Google Earth run on a Mac where you are sent when you click on geographic coordinates on the web a tool to georectify images a website that provides links to interesting content found or created by Google Earth users the name of a soccer player from Chile
a website that provides links to interesting content found or created by google earth users
the accuracies of geodetic grade, mapping grade and recreational grade GPS receivers in meters respectively are: -about 0.001, 0.5-2, and 5-20 -about 0.1, 2-10, and 60-200 -about 1, 15-30 and 100-200 -about 1, 2 and 10 -about 100, 200, and 1000
about 0.001, 0.5-2, and 5-20
A GIS can add street addresses to automatically assigned geocodes. This is called: map overlay address matching data tabling' rasterizing bundling
address matching
on a dasymetric map, what is true? surface is smooth values inside the areal units are assumed equal adjacent areas need not have values int he next higher or lower class all lines point north declination is 0
adjacent areas need not have values int he next higher or lower class
imhof shading involves: -adobe photoshop -adjusting regular hill shading to enhance terrain features such as ridges and peaks -anaglyphic enhancement -adding photographic images -head mounted virtual displays
adjusting regular hill shading to enhance terrain features such as ridges and peaks
the term nadir describes: aerial view looking straight down aerial view looking towards the horizon view from the ground looking straight up view from the ground looking towards the horizon
aerial view looking straight down
GPS does not work well: -deep under water -inside buildings -in forests -in urban canyons -all of the above
all
LiDAR can be used to map: vegetation buildings coastlines vertical cliff faces all of the above
all
What kinds of maps are "invisible"?: images of parts of the electromagnetic spectrum invisible to humans thematic maps of complex social or economic variables virtual travel tactile maps all of these
all
a map is: -scaled model of all or part of the earth's surface -features are converted to symbols -involves simplification -critical for spatial reasoning -alll the above
all
a way to improve GPS accuracy is to use: -WAAS -differential correction -post processing -carrier phase tracking -all of the above
all
example of landscape properties include: steam density number of peaks length of ridgelines number of enclosed depressions all of the above
all
grid systems use projections because: -geographic coordinates are based on angles not distances -they need to minimize or account for error due to the earth's curvature -they need to be tied to a specific datum -earth is to flat -all of the above
all
mapping using triangulation uses: multiple stations on the landscope, between which there are clear lines of sight precise measurements of vertical and horizontal angles between stations measurement instruments such as the theodolite, a telescope with vertical and horizontal angle scales inclusion of a base line of known length in the network of resulting triangles all of the above
all
metrics of compactness include: area perimeter ratio miller shape index scheme elongation measure lee sallee index all of the abvoe
all
multivariate map can show: one theme over time two or more themes relationships among variables use of animation, small multiples, or choropleths all of the above
all
on maps showing networks: places or point features are represented as nodes roads, rivers or some other line features are shown as links the nodes are often moved to make interpretation easier the links lengths can be changed to make the map less cluttered all of the above
all
one of the reasons mess believed this about the mural is that: -mellart changed his interpretation -the colors clashed -leopards are cuter -drawing was upside down -all of the above
all
precision or intelligent agriculture uses: -gps -geosensors -wireless web -geotags -all
all
prior to GNSS observations of what were used for positioning: -polaris -moon -sun -shadows -all of the above
all
special contours rules and alternate symbols are used for: -enclosed depressions -flat areas and lakes -railroad cut -vertical cliffs -all of the above
all
studying which of the following can help you read a landscope? -presence of man made features height of a river orientation of roads and railroads composition and seasonal stage of vegetation all of the above
all
tanaka shading: -has been called the inclined contour method -works on both topography and bathymetry -was devised by Japanese cartographer Kitiro Tanaka in theh 1920s -uses white to grey but only along contour lines -all of the above
all
tectonic forces include: earthquakes volcanoes extrusions orogenies all of the above
all
the earliest maps were probably used for: -hunting -reconnaissance -avoiding hazards -route finding -all
all
the measured length of a line is impacted by: -how well the end points are located -how many points are used to represent the line -how straight or wiggly the line is -scale of the map -all of the above
all
the number of nodes, number of links, total length of the links and number of circuits in a network can be used to compute: alpha index beta index gamma index eta index all
all
using cartometry we can measure characteristics of: line features patterns distributions shapes all of the above
all
using geographic coordinates is insufficient for grids because: -you get different locations depending on choice of ellipsoid -geographic coordinates are angles at the center of the earth not distances -the length of a degree of longitude depends on its latitude -geographic coordinates work for the sphere and ellipsoid, not flat plane -all of the above
all
we need to account for magnetic declination because: -it changes over time -it changes depending on where you are -it can vary both east or west of true north -it can be accounted for on a compass -all of the above
all
what are some of the conventions associated with contours? -the contour interval is a round number -only reference contours labled -enclosed depressions having contours with hatch lines pointing downslope -when contour lines are too close together a carrying contour line is used -all of the above
all
what is true of secant projections? -they can be used for azimuthal, cylindrical or conic projections -they can be used for equatorial, oblique or transverse aspect -projection surface cuts through the globe surface -if the line of scanty is a parallel is called a standard parallel -all of the above
all
what is true to he madrid loop? -in kentucky but surrounded by missouri -close to the enter of a huge earthquake in 1812 -on missississippi river -where the course of the river was changed by the 1812 earthquake -all of the above
all
where do we need coordinates? -where there are no landmarks -where all landmarks are the same as each other -where landmarks have been removed or destroyed -when you are lost -all of the above
all
which is true of a great circle when going from A to B? -every crossing angle for a meridian is different, bearing changes constantly -conformal projections show direction correctly only at an immediate position, so do not always show A to B as a straight line -mercator's projection was the first to allow great circle approximation -following this path is the shortest distance on a globe -all of the above
all
which is true of photogrammetry for mapping? geometric model of a camera, it lenses and its field of view are necessary height above ground of the aircraft carrying the camera must be known photographs taken at nadir are desirable it is almost as old as photography all of the above
all
which of the following have contributed error to height meaurements throughout history? imprecise geodetic models imprecise measurement methods atmospheric conditions local gravity variation all of the above
all
which of the following is true of quadrat analysis? it is sensitive to the size and orientation of the quadrats simple method of investigating and measuring distributions uses point country within a grid or pattern of cells compares expected with observed counts within quadrats all of the above
all
which of the following properties are desirable for a measure of shape? applicable to all shapes independent of scale and orientation dimensionless intuitive all of the above
all
why are maps so important? -we use them all the time -we use both paper and digital maps -maps are everywhere -maps tap into innate human knowledge called spatial thinking -all of the above
all
why are place names not completely adequate for describing locations? -depend on language -not very unique -vary over time -many places with the same name -all of the above
all
Uses for paper maps include: navigation route planning education recreation all of these and more
all and more
social networking web sites use geographical location include: -facebook -twitter -google latitude -friendster -all and more
all and more
which of these is the correct way to write latitude and longitude position? -38.8998339 -77.0463660 -385359N 0770247W -N385359W0770247 -38.8998339N 77.0463660W -all correct
all correct
Which statement is false? Some people have better inherent spatial thinking skills than others Spatial knowledge can be stored and passed on People with less spatial ability can learn from those with more All human spatial knowledge is related to navigation Methods exist for transfer of sailing, flight and web navigation knowledge
all human spatial knowledge is related to navigation
A geological map shows: point symbols such as strike/dip markers line symbols such as fault lines area symbols such as surface outcrops greyed out base topographic information all of the above
all of the above
A sky survey map: is available from the Sloan Sky Survey shows the sky as visible from earth includes all the known and observed stars, planets, galaxies, etc. is visible in Google Earth all of the above
all of the above
Acquiring spatial knowledge requires: integrating knowledge and being inquisitive about the world around you using the power of geobrowsers and the web being informed by other disciplines using maps whenever you can all of the above
all of the above
Information about using Google Earth can be found in: newsletters Google Lat Long blog Google Earth hacks video tutorials all of the above
all of the above
Maps have been used in the US to promote what?: settlement farming transportation business all of the above
all of the above
Street images are available on the web through: Flickr Panoramio Google Streetview Google Maps all of the above
all of the above
What is the advantage of having a map on paper? it works without power it works in all weather conditions and even when folded or ripped it can hold color and line work for centuries at low cost it is easy to use and interpret all of the above
all of the above
Which characterizes Google Street View?: Street view images are collected by driving specially equipped cars (bikes, etc) around using GPS for position and with multiple cameras Images are seamed together so that the Google Street View application can simulate a view, and allow navigation Street view uses the little man icon on the navigation toolbar Web sites, geotagged photos, web cams also can be shown All of the above
all of the above
Which is true of geobrowsers? A geobrowser is a search engine for the world wide web that conducts searches based on some characteristic of location At a geobrowser's highest level it can browse imagery anywhere on earth, act as a virtual globe, integrate information Can search geotagged photos, videos and panoramas Can see oblique views and 3D models of landscapes and buildings All of the above
all of the above
Which of these are environmental clues in maps and images? shadow illumination time of day and year patterns of vegetation all of the above
all of the above
Which of these is an example of a spatial search strategy? Start at the most likely places, e.g. place where last seen Use systematic search, e.g. by grid or quadrat Do a sweep search, e.g. volunteers arms length apart through brush Wander at random through the search area All of the above
all of the above
a telescopic alidade can be used: to measure veritical angles spot views to different locations with a plane table in triangulation all of the above
all of the above
distances on the ground can be measured with: -pacing -tape -surveyors wheel -chain -all of the above
all of the above
in a non-symmetric planar graph: one or more of the links can only be traveled in one direction diameter depends on the start point graph is constrained to a 2D plane no links can cross all of the baove
all of the above
on the equatorial aspect of mercator's projection: -lines of any fixed compass bearing are straight -all parallels and meridians are straight lines -local direction and shape is preserved -poles cannot be shown -all of the above
all of the above
other examples of land partitioning are: -cadastral or land ownership -voting districts -counties -school districts -all of the above
all of the above
some elements of selection are: -pruning stream and road networks -selecting only cities above a certain population to display -eliminating crowding -applying elimination rules -all of the above
all of the above
terrain depiction methods for maps can be absolute, reative or both. Which is most true? -absolute height methods show heights above a datum -absolute height methods are more useful in cartometry -relative height methods show the pattern and structure of the terrain -relative height methods cannot show heights at all locations -all of the above
all of the above
the canadian dominion land survey differs in which of the following ways from the USPLSS? -townships are given arabic numerals, ranges roman -section numbers start in the lower right, instead of upper right -covers western canada rather than the US -subdivision of a section into 16 parts is possible called a legal sub division -all of the above
all of the above
to follow a bearing to a target in the field: -use a compass or map to select a target on the right bearing -calculate how many paces to take -carefully count down the paces -walk around obstacles using side-steps out and then back when you are around the obstacle -all of the above
all of the above
what impact does land partitioning have on the landscape? -determines the shape of fields -assigns people to police, fire, school and voting districts -can lead to long straight roads -impacts land ownership, property, inheritance, taxation -all of the above
all of the above
what is true of continuous geographical data: can be measured anywhere in geographic space forms a field forms a surface can be mapped by any of the terrain mapping methods such as isolines all of the above
all of the above
what is true of discrete geographical data? based on features, ex a country value is assumed even within the feature it is suited to choropleth mapping often uses the unit of data collection or aggregation such as a state all of the above
all of the above
what is true of multi-themed maps? As time sequences become long or as more variables are shown, pattern is harder to see It is better to show only change, and leave unchanged areas blank It is better to use maps placed together than to combine themes Animation is the most effective way to show change and relationship among variables all of the above
all of the above
what should be true of a map legend? -all the symbols used in the map should also be on the legend -the symbols set should contain none that are unused on the map or map series -there should be an explanation of how the map deals with missing or unavailable data -the text should be clear and worded unambiguously -all of the above
all of the above
which involves using a network solution such as a heuristic: navigating from node A to node B finding the shortest route finding the fastest route finding the path with the fewest links all of the above
all of the above
which method can be used for measuring area: -cell counting -cell intersection counting -planimeter -coordinates and a formula -all of the above
all of the above
which of the following is true of the deccan traps? they are formed by a single flow of tectonic material across the landscape found in india in ancient times temples were carved out of them primarily comprised of basalt all of the above
all of the above
which of these are part of earth's motion? -rotation around the sun -rotation around the polar axis -rotation within the milky way galaxy -movement of the milky way group -all of the above
all of the above
which of these experiments proved the earth was round? -magellan's circumnavigation -bedford level experiments -cambridge repeat of the bedford level experiment -direct observation from a balloon -all of the above
all of the above
Cartography's sister disciplines are: photogrammetry computer assisted cartography visual analytics remote sensing all of the above plus geographic information systems/science
all of the above plus geographic information systems/science
on an equivalent projection: -all the tissot's indicatrix circles are circular -all the tissot's indicatrix circles are elliptical -all the tissot's indicatrix circles are different area -all the tissot's indicatrix circles are the same area -it is impossible to draw tissot's indicatrix circles
all of the tissot's indicatrix circles are the same area
A typical GIs workflow includes: locate input data display and reproject the map conduct a point-in-poygon analysis, add the count to the data table select the result and create a map display all of these
all of these
Maps are used to claim territory due to what factors?: history discovery ethnicity occupation all of these
all of these
What spatial reasoning skills are deeply embedded in humans? positioning direction-finding navigation spatial search all of these
all of these
Geobrowsers share which common elements?: Navigate (zoom, pan) Search by place name Search by coordinate Select and display all of these and more
all of these and more
What is true of maps in wartime?: they are major instruments of warfighting they are media for propaganda they can both inform and spread misinformation they can create fear and anxiety all of these and more
all of these and more
Which of the following was NOT a topic of this class? spatial reasoning spatial knowledge spatial thinking spatial literacy all of these were topics of the class
all of these were topics of the class
What happened in Broughton, UK, (52.05399N, 0.6953W) in April 2009 when the Google Car showed up? an "angry mob" blocked the car, concerned about loss of privacy residents held up signs supporting Google, still visible in streetview thieves used the images to break into 8 houses a loss of power resulted in Broughton being shown in shades of black a flat front tire caused the images to build up at one spot
an angry mob blocked the car concerned about loss of privacy
a stereo view that must be viewed with red and blue glasses is called a: -terrain fly by -anaglyphic stereo -animation -contour intervals -X3D
anaglyphic stereo
with which of these can you determine south, given a sunny day? -observing polaris -using an analog watch -strip of paper -slice of pizza -noticing which side the bark grows on trees
analog watch
geodetic latitude -the angle east-west measured at 90 degrees to the earth's surface -the angle east-west measured to the earth's center -the angle north-south measured at 90 degrees to the earth's surface -angle north-south measured to the earth's center -same as the geocentric latitude at all places
angle north-south measured at 90 degrees to the earth's surface
the catalhoyuk mural/map is in a museum in what city? -ankara -istanbul -paris -london -didn't survive
ankara
to measure map distances directly off the map use: -map wheel -paper strip trick -calculate from coordinates -terrago toolbar -any of these
any
what definition is that of a map projection? -any method used in cartography to represent the 2D curved surface of the earth or other body on a plane -the inverse of the RF -a conformal aspect -the transverse of the secant mercator -device invented by john harrison
any method used in cartography to represent the 2D curved surface of the earth or other body on a plane
a choropleth map uses data that are: point line area volume temporal
area
a digital planimeter is a device for measuring what from maps: -scale -positions -distances -areas -text
areas
sinkholes often form: in areas of karst topography result of folding near mud flats association with ice flows all of the above
areas of karst topography
grids and coordinate systems refer only to points and squares. what do land partitioning systems refer to? -points -lines -areas, polygons, parcels -topography -earth's core
areas, polygon, parcels
a radial drainage pattern might be expected: near airports folded hills around a single peak west virginia none of the above
around a single peak
shaded relief methods depend heavily on: -the aspect and zenith angle of the illumination -the slope and height of the terrain -max height minus the min -the amount of stereo used -where the observer stands on the terrain
aspect and zenith angle of the illumination
how many images are necessary for viewing in stereo? at least 1 at least 2 at least 3 at least 4 depends on the distance between the camera and the objects in the image
at least 2
GPS makes use of: -water, fire, air -radio, wind and ionosphere -atomic clocks, microwave and trilateration -polaris, sextants and calculators -the telephone time signal
atomic clocks, microwave, and trilateration
in 1870 what experiment to prove the earth's curvature involved a between Hamden and Wallace? -oil rig led experiment -eratosthene's well experiment -measuring a meridional arc -the bedford level experiment
bedford experiment
A map that has an inclination to present or hold a partial perspective at the expense of (possibly equally valid) alternatives shows: spirit bias random error disputed territories all of the above
bias
Which two geobrowsers are supported by Microsoft?: Google Maps and Google Earth Bing Maps 3D and Worldwide Telescope ArcGIS Explorer and World Wind 3rd Planet and MapJack Earthbrowser and Open Web Globe
bing maps 3d and worldwide telescope
The software from which Google Earth developed helped to end what war in December 1995: World War II the First Gulf War the invasion of Iraq Bosnia and Herzegovina Afghan
bosnia and herzegovina
What is a connection between the Interstate highway system and the zero milestone marker in Washington DC?: both involved measuring highways both involved Dwight D. Eisenhower both cost the same amount of money both were completed in the same year there is no connection
both involved Dwight D. Eisenhower
the first benchmark for mapping heights in the US was called: cassini buttermilk snell milktoast hasslet
buttermilk
How do most people have contact with remotely sensed imagery?: on open day at NASA bases by using Google Maps and Google Earth through coffee table books when passing red-light cameras by joining the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
by using google maps and google earth
which of the following statements about RADAR is false? it is an active remote sensing technique using signals that bounce off the ground and are then sensed back at the instrument passes through clouds, smoke and vegetation can be used day or night polarized RADAR signals can be used can be used to map underwater features
can be used to map underwater features
the 4 processes of map generalization: -never happen together -only apply in Wisconsin -are selection, qualification, quality control and implementation -do not impact online maps -can happen together
can happen together
What is "a map in which the geometry of the map has been transformed by uneven rescaling to show some other variable as being represented by geographic space?" glyph isoline choropleth cartogram bar chart
cartogram
What is a fictitious entry of a misrepresented street on a map for the purpose of "trapping" potential copyright violators? cartographic error a random error a cartographic trap Mistake Point An A-Z map
cartographic trap
making measurements from maps is called: -mapology -cartography -cartosophy -cartology -cartometry
cartometry
a quadrat is: a cell within a grid often used in spatial analyses measure of shape latitude and longitude grid that often appears on a map mathematical equation square
cell within a grid often used in spatial analyses
examples of geographic units for discrete data mapping are: cells, grid cells and section points, lines and areas nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio census tracts, counties and states daysmetric
census tracts, countries and states
the roman land partitioning system that allocated fields of 20x20 acts was called: -centuriation -dominionation -pax romanus -the public land survey system -metes and bounds
centuration
the us public land survey system used what units for length and area? -meters and hectares -feet and furlongs -poles and actus -chains, miles and acres -stones, pounds and kilograms
chains, miles and acres
the name used for maps for ocean and air navigation is: -maplet -chart -nos -low altitude -carta
chart
Two weaknesses common in maps showing climate change and its consequences are: an inability to show change the means of displaying the two poles choice of projection and use of colors the map scale and legend the amount of generalization
choice of projection and use of colors
the most compact shape possible is a: triangle square circle 5-pointed star hexagon
circle
simple slope maps show slopes as: -classes using colors -point symbols -contours -saddle point zones -hacure lines
classes using colors
the shuttle radar topography mission was an effort to: map trenches during WWI measure small changes in terrain elevation in the 3 sister volcano zone, oregon collect terrain info over most of the earth create a digital map of the US coast led by NOAA update FEMA's flood maps
collect terrain info over most of the earth
when features of the same type (like islands) are merged together and some are eliminated this is called: -selection -simplification -combination -displacement -duplication
combination
what happens to the islands in the norther end of Chelsea Lake as you go from 1:24,000 to 1:100,000 maps? -they sink -they turn into 2 new islands -combined into a single island -dissolve into clouds of mosquitos -all of the above
combined into one island
the bearing N25W uses which measure of direction? -azimuths -clock face -compass points -common bearings -mils
common bearings
measurable properties of an area include: sinuosity zero crossings compactness clustering all of the above
compactness
of the 6 basic instruments found in almost all light aircraft, which give navigational information? -compass, air speed indicator, altimeter -compass, vertical speed indicator, artificial horizon -fuel gauge, clock, turn coordinator -roll, pitch, yaw -paper map, pilots hands, wing mirror
compass, air speed indicator, altimeter
In what sister discipline were computer tools first used to automate tedious and error-prone manual tasks, such as drawing graticules on maps? photogrammetry computer assisted cartography visual analytics remote sensing a geographic information system
computer assisted cartography
if successive contours, going uphill are closer and closer together the slope is: -flat -linear -concave -convex -veritcal
concave
in a tree, links meet at: alternate nodes confluences points of peak accessibility points of max slope none of the above
confluences
the majority of projections used for mapping the US are: -oblique -conic -tangent, not secant -conformal -equivalent
conformal
which of these projection types preserves direction and shape locally -transverse -secant -equivalent -conformal -equidistant
conformal
a map showing today's air temperature using colors between isolines of the 70s, 80s, 90s ect. shows that type of data? continuous discrete nominal reference indiscrete
continous
a dasymetric map is part way between what two mapping types: nominal and interval thematic and reference black/white and color continuous and discrete dimension and scaling level
continuous and discrete
an example of a mixed feature shown in USGS topographic maps is: -school -national park boundary -railroad yard -coral reef -USPLSS section numbers
coral reef
when using cell counting: -count the full cells, add half the partial cells and multiply by the cell area - add the full and the partial cells and multiply by the cell area -multiply the full cells by the cell area -count number of cell intersections inside the area, then multiply by the cell area -count the edge cells and multiply by the cell area
count the full cells, add half the partial cells and multiply by the cell area
an impact of simplication is that as the map scale gets less detailed: -features get eliminated -features become joined together -curves get smoother and wiggles disappear -features have to be deliberately moved apart
curves get smoother and wiggles disappear
in NY if you take 2 trains from 241st street in the bronx and transfer to the far rockaway bound A train you will travel over 38 miles, the longest trip possible. in networks, this is called the: bomb connectivity shortest path diameter asymmetric non-planar
diameter
moving features apart to make a map more clear or allow room for labels is called? -selection -simplification -combination -displacement -qualification
displacement
a distance table only shows half of the distance matrix because: -saves printing cost -return trips unnecessary -distances from A to B are assumed to be equal to B to A -federal law prevents showing the whole matrix -all of the above
distances from A to B are assumed to be equal to B to A
the distance of 10,000,000 meters is about: -radius of earth -length of the polar axis around which the earth rotates -circumference of earth -distrance from the equator to the north pole on the meridian passing through Paris -length of longer axis of ellipsoid
distrance from the equator to the north pole on the meridian passing through Paris
Geobrowsing is best learned by: reading the manual taking a special class purchasing a textbook running World Wind doing it yourself
doing it yourself
When in Google Maps, how do you initiate Google Street View? hit Cntrl-Alt-Delete use the Alt key, or the Apple key on a Mac drag the little yellow man onto the road network where you want to view from using a microphone, simply say "Little Yellow Man" you can only use Street View from Google Earth
drag the little yellow man onto the road network where you want to view from
the limits of visibility mean that at about 25dpi map features suffer: -generalization -projection distortion -drop in -wipe out -drop out
drop out
a tree with a branching ratio of 2.0 means that: each link divides into 2 links at the next level links reconnect every 2 nodes the graph is non-planar the graph is aspatial water flows back uphill
each link divides into 2 links at the next level
congressional districts are a land partitioning such that: -each state has the same number -all political parities get equal land area -each state gets at least one, but otherwise all contain equal numbers of voters -boundaries follow major rivers -red and blue states alternate across the map
each state gets at least one, but otherwise all contain equal numbers of voters
Google Earth can be installed by visiting: your local map library Washington DC www.nga.mil earth.microsoft.com earth.google.com
earth.google.com
to convert true bearings to magnetic bearings what rhyme is used? -east is best so add, west is worse so subtract -east is least so subtract, west is best so add -true is new, so add the west -subtract the east from the west and take the rest -east, west, magnetic is best
east is least so subtract west is best so add
which statement about UTM is true? -the earth is divided into 120 zones -zones are numbered west to east, starting a prime meridian -each zone is drawn on an equatorial mercator projection, centered not he central meridian -eastings in zones are in meters with the central meridian set at 500,000 -the system only can resolve locations within 100m
eastings in zones are in meters with the central meridian set at 500,000
What type of data are often shown on a cartogram based on state population? unemployment rates stock prices election results the rise and fall of nations state income taxes
election results
the contours on the bad water, CA USGS topographic map were negative because: -map was a first draft -sea level rise -map used the latest geoid -elevations are below sea level or at least the datum -continent is sinking
elevations are below sea level or at least the datum
which of these projection types preserves area? -transverse -secant -equivalent -conformal -equidistant
equivalent
who was the scholar was estimated Earth's radius using a camel train, a well, and an obelisk? -ibn syene -alexandria -alexander ross clarke -eratosthenes -ptolemy
eratosthenes
differential correction for GPS is based on what principle? -errors on a roving receiver will be less than on static receiver -errors on a static receiver can be subtracted from the reading on a roving receiver -errors on a static receiver can be added to the reading on a roving receiver -errors on a static receiver will be different from a roving receiver -all of the errors cancel out
errors on a static receiver can be subtracted from the reading on a roving receiver
using the travel speed by land type table and naismith's rule we can: -estimate the elevation at the start and end of hike -follow a great circle -navigate the route -plan the route -estimate the travel time enroute
estimate the travel time enroute
slope has both magnitude and direction. the direction of max slope is called the: -peak -fall line -saddle -zenith -line of zero slope
fall line
areas that have to be built up in height to carry a railroad or road are called: -landslides -cut -emigrants -gaps -fill
fill
on the map, you see a road crossing a small steam. to the left and right of the road are tightly spaced contours with small hatch lines at 90 degrees to the contour facing the stream. this symbolizes a: -peak -saddle -enclosed depression -cut -fill
fill
hypsometric coloring: -shades the terrain on the map -requires the use of transparency -fils the areas between successsive contours with graded color sequences -only works in the northern hemisphere -only works in oceans
fills the areas between successive contours with graded color sequences
why not use globes instead of maps? -globes are easy to store -you can see all of a globe's surface at once -globes on an icosahedron can easily be unfolded flat -flat maps can be printed, stored and displayed on a computer with ease -globes are much cheaper than maps
flat maps can be printed, stored and displayed on a computer with ease
geohack is a service that: -for any location integrates all the web mapping services -downloads viruses onto computer -gives latitude and longitude for places by state -allows viewing of web cams -none of these
for any location, integrates all the web mapping services
selection generalizes a map by: -factor of 2 -one zoom level -changing the map extent -for each feature type, deciding which features are worthy of appearing on the map -eliminating all labels
for each feature type, deciding which features are worthy of appearing on the map
landscape ______ are typically visiable as terrain, while landscape _____ shape the surface of the earth forces, networks forms, processes processes, forms contours, boundaries designs, architects
forms, processes
metes and bounds were also used to partition: -french long lots and spanish/mexican land grants -the wind river district in wyoming -ohio's seven ranges -illinois -western canada
french long lots and spanish/mexican land grants
planned to be operational in 2014 with 30 satellites operated by the Europeans is: -beidou -GPS -galileo -IRNSS -GLONASS
galileo
list of places ordered alphabetically and including their latitudes and longitudes is a: -harrison -lunar distance -maskelyne -GNSS -gazetteer
gazetteer
what is a list of place names with their coordinates? -phone directory -gazetteer -thesaurus -geohack -worldwind
gazetteer
which of the following statements about LiDAR is false? both airborn and terrestrial versions are used in mapping it is an active remote sensing technique, using pulses of laser light that bounce off the ground and are then sensed back at the instrument it is used in mapping, geophysics, construction, and archaeology generally less accurate then RADAR uses simultaneous GPS signal to process the data
generally less accurate than RADAR
what is "a search engine of the world wide web that conducts searches based on some characteristic of location"? -catalhoyuk -geocacher -location based service -geobrowser -askjeeves
geobrower
what is defined as the study of the size and shape of the earth and the properties of its magnetic and gravity fields? -geography -geology -geophysics -cartography -geodesy
geodesy
What is an interdisciplinary field on the use and theory of GIS that examines how the methods can be better applied and improved? photogrammetry computer assisted cartography visual analytics remote sensing geographic information science
geographic information science
stephanie mess in 2006 paper claimed with mural actually showed: -geometric design and a leopard skin -two maps -view of a goddess -hunting plan -how to exit the room in an emergency
geometric design and a leopard skin
the study of how the earth's form changes and evolves is the focus of: -cartometry geomorphology cartography archaeology drumlins
geomorphology
embedded inertial coils in the tarmac on streets allows automated traffic light switching and: -sensing of overweight trucks -geosensing of traffic flow -automatically slows down cars -improves tire performance
geosening of traffic flow
the US fish and wildlife service tracking of shearwaters in the gulf of maine is an example of: -intelligent farming -geosensing -geobrowsing -marine navigation
geosensing
what streams spatially relevant geo-info from a static or mobile device to web? -river -location based service -geobrowser -geosensor -intelligent agriculture
geosensor
cirques, nunataks and aretes are features associated with which type of landscape? glaciated coastal irrigated morraine alluvial
glaciated
after the scale transformation the earth is represented as: -map -projection -globe -smart car -model in queens, NY
globe
the study of graphs, which are mathematical structures used to model pair-wise relations between objects within a network is called: math cartometry geometry graph theory cartography
graph theory
which method of human reasoning makes most use of spatial reasoning? -oracy -literacy -numeracy -graphicacy -catalhoyakacy
graphicacy
the line that follows the shortest path connecting the origin and destination over a long distance is? -semi minor ellipse axis -semi-major ellipse axis -great circle -small circle -parallel
great circle
a point on the map lies between the 100 and 120m contours. what can be said about the elevation of the point? -unknown -100m -110m -120m -greater than 100m and less than 120
greater than 100m and less than 120m
what is located at 51 degrees 28' 38" N 0 degrees 0'0"E? -moscow, idaho -greenwich, england -greenwich, connecticut -hong kong -nowhere, oklahoma
greenwich england
a location in a UTM zone has an easting of 600,000mE. what is always true of that location? -grid north is east of true north -grid north is equal to true north -grid north is west of true north -grid north is east of magnetic north -grid north is west of magnetic north
grid north is east of true north
location in a UTM zone has an easting of 500,000mE. what is true on this meridian? -scale is equal east-west and north-south -grid north is east of true north -grid north is the same as true north -grid north is west of true north -grid north is the same as magnetic north
grid north is the same as true north
the instrument romans used to lay out towns, roads, and fields that measured right angles was called: -ruler -gunter's chain -plumb bob -gromon -triangle
gromon
a terrain display method used on maps that uses lines following the run of slopes downhill -anaglyphs -petroglyphs -hachures -tanaka shading -imhof shading
hachures
using direct environmental observation, how accurately is it possible to determine latitude and longitude? -one degree (111km) -half a degree (55km) -1/4 of a degree (27km) -1/16 of a degree (7km) -a minute (1.8km)
half a degree
many online mapping programs deal with zooming by: -ignoring it -applying selection, simplification, combination and displacement in real time while the map is drawn -having precomputed ranges over which a particular generalized map is displayed -using supercomputers -sending requests to google maps
having precomputed ranges over which a particular generalized map is displayed
The Des Moines panoramic view in Andreas' Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Iowa 1875 was promoted by the: Burlington & Missouri RR Co Microsoft Corp QUaker Oats Hawkeye Insurance Company Major League Baseball
hawkeye insurance company
a popular form of continuous field map used on the web for example for crime mapping, is the: flow map heat map temperature map dasymetric map choropleth map
heat map
geodes usually described as: -positional distance from the same point on an ellipsoid -height above or below an ellipsoid -rock formations -angular deviations between geodetic and geocentric latitudes
height above or below an ellipsoid
road symbols on maps are usually: -little shields -unmarked -brown -hierarchical by road type -diamond shaped
hierarchical by road type
terrain inversion, differential of darkness/contrast and lack of absolute heights are true of which terrain depiction method? -wiggly worms -hill shading -anaglyphs -spot heights -contours
hill shading
what might you expect of a mapped area covered in hills that were once sand dunes? -roads would be all straight -land partitioning would use metes and bounds -many lakes -hills would have similar directional orientation -area would be unsettled
hills would have similar directional orientation
An old map such as Waaldemuller's map showing America is what kind of map? digital historical Atlas historical map map of history a time line
historical map
Geographer Mark Monmonier is the author of which book? Maps and Web Mapping Getting Started with GIS How to Lie With Maps Mapping the Nation: History & Cartography in 19th Century America Maps, Yo!
how to lie with maps
which is true? -hypsometric colors often go from green to red while bathymetry is shaded with deeping blues -hypsometric colors often go from brown to white while bathymetry is shaded with deeping greys -hypsometric colors often go from white to purple while bathymetry is shaded with deeping magentas -hypsometric colors often go from green to black while bathymetry is shaded with deepening greens -there are no standard colors for hypsometry and bathymetry
hypsometric colors often go from green to red while bathymetry is shaded with deepening blues
which of the following enables mapping of tiny changes in height of terrain over time? ifSAR SLAR shuttle imaging radar-C aerial photographs
ifSAR
a forest zone was measured for area using cell counting from a map and then an image. which is probably true? -map gave a larger area than the image -map and the image gave the same area -image gave a larger area than the map -number of cells was incorrect -number of cell intersections incorrect
image gave a larger area than map
Bhuvan is the equivalent of Google Street View for which country?: Canada China Indonesia India Yemen
india
What three countries are in dispute over Jammu and Kashmir? Iraq, Afghanistan and the United States China, Taiwan and the Philippines Pakistan, India and Bangladesh Kazakstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan India, Pakistan and China
india, pakistan and china
Gathering together multiple air photos and maps to aid in interpretation is called: cartography information fusion georectification visual analytics Bonnie Claire, Nevada
information fusion
Computer mapping increasingly uses what tool?: stadia poles Internet and the world wide web stereoscope paper and ink magnetic compass
internet and the world wide web
taking multiple bearings with a compass then tracing their back bearings from their features on the map to the point where they all come together is called: -intersection -compass -declination -resection -inspection
intersection
a line joining points of equal depth in the ocean is called: -hachure -contour -coastline -isobath -isodepth
isobath
a map showing lines joining points that take equal time to reach from a fixed location uses: isobaths contours isochrones colors heatmaps
isochrones
the generic term for line joining points of equal values, of which a contour is a specific example is: -isobar -isoglyph -isogone -isobath -isoline
isoline
The openstreetmap.org map of Port-au-Prince, Haiti created after the earthquake of January 2010 is historical because: it was funded by USAID it used a new map scale it was created by a single mapping agency its creation by volunteers was an excellent first example of volunteered geographic information it was the most expensive map ever made
its creation by volunteers was an excellent first example of volunteered geographic information
Google Earth was reengineered from what prior product in 2005?: Keyhole Earthviewer NASA World Wind Falconview MicroDEM Google Pavement View
keyhole earthviewer
land partitioning systems assign what to each land parcel? -price -height -township -dominion -label (or code)
label or code
route planning using dead reckoning means using the map to precompute: -bearings of segments -magnetic declination -lengths and bearings of legs -lengths and bearings of great circles -grid north
lengths and bearings of legs
a surveying procedure in which heights at one position are used to determine heights at another by creating a line of sight along the level plane is called: centuration gerrymandering sighting triangulation leveling
leveling
The Census map of the 1860 distribution of slave population in the South influenced: the Battle of Shiloh Lincoln's issuance of the emancipation proclamation the 1870 map the stock market Jefferson Davis
lincoln's issuance of the emancipation proclamation
a contour is a: -line joining points of equal depths in the ocean -line joining points of equal magnetic compass declination -line joining points of equal heights above a datum -line joining points of equal slope -all of the above
line joining points of equal height above a datum
a map showing the major highways in the US as red lines is an example of what kind of map? area interval line nominal line interval line ratio area interval
line nominal
wind flow vectors that show direction and sped of wind flow are what kind of symbol? point ratio line ratio area ratio point interval line interval
line ratio
a way to estimate an elevation is to measure the distance between contours above and below the location, measure the distance from the lower contour to the point, divide the second by the first, multiply by the contour interval and add this to the lower contour height. this is called: -guestimation -convex extrapolation -linear interpolation -non-linear interpolation -fall line
linear interpolation
in a planar graph: all links are directed all links are symmetrical links cannot cross graph is aspatial all nodes link to all other nodes
links cannot cross
the most inexpensive compass suitable for hiking is: -dry compass -gyrocompass -magnetometer -liquid filled magnetic compass -iphone
liquid filled magnetic compass
what is a cycle within a network? loop that separates a polygon an aspatial network a non planar part of a planar graph dykstra's method disconnected segment of the graph
loops that separates a polygon
when a detailed map is generalized to create a map at a less detailed scale, unless retained, the original map detail is: -more costly -created -lost forever -less costly -more accurate
lost forever
To activate a layer, such as 3D buildings in Google Earth, look for the button in the: search window Pacific Ocean upper right of the display lower right of the display lower left of the display
lower left of the display
two things used at sea that drastically improved accuracy in positioning in the late 1700s were: -lunar distance method and the marine chronometer -calculus and analytical geometry -time clock and radio -moons of jupiter and the telescope -trilateration and GPS
lunar distance method and the marine chronometer
an example of a feature that has changed its length over 3 different mappings is: -soccer field -washington monument -colorado state capitol -madrid bar -steinhaus longimeter
madrid bar
what is probably the oldest isoline map, the first to use contour mapping was made in 1700 by Edmund Halley. the lines it shows are lines of equal: -magnetic compass declination -speed of earth rotation -terrain height -varitation from the datum -population
magnetic compass declination
3 norths are: -geodetic, parallel and meridional -magnetic, grid and true -magnetic, geodetic, false -magnetic, aspect and true
magnetic, grid, true
what would you expect to be labeled on a world map at 1:5m? -every single stream -all of the world's cities, towns, and villages -only places starting with "H" -major cities and rivers
major cities and rivers
a problem with displacement is: -makes map harder to read -can alter map scale -leads to overlapping features and labels -slightly rotates the map -makes cartometry inaccurate
makes cartometry inaccurate
navigating on foot across country the simplest navigation aids are: -map and compass -sextant and set of math tables -radar and RDF -altimeter and an air speed indicator
map and compass
what is the name of the current national grid system in australia? -australian national grid system -map grid of australia -wallaby grid system of 1996 (WGS96) -state plane coordinate system -MGRS
map grid of australia
cartographic scale is a function of: -map resolution and extent -shape of the area mapped -width of the map to be made -how think you can make lines in a map -how much ink you have available
map resolution and extent
during WWI aerial photography was used to: generate 3D terrain models detect infrared signals track carrier pigeons map trenches all
map trenches
What is true of the National Geographic magazine: the cover has a surrounding yellow ellipse all the maps are available in Google Maps maps, articles and photographs are available through Google Earth maps, articles and photographs are available through Bing Maps none of the above
maps, articles and photographs are available through google earth
Who said "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts"? George W. Bush Jon Stewart Waldo Tobler Mark Twain George Harrison
mark twain
What are procedures used to deliberately confuse, mislead or camouflage oneself from the enemy called? maskirovka cheating maps that claim cartographic traps wartime maps
maskirovka
cartometry deals with: -broken compasses -magnetic declination -townships and ranges -measuring features on the ground -measuring features on maps
measuring features on maps
which of the following metrics compares the are of a feature to the area of a circle with the same perimeter? area-perimeter ratio miller shape index schumm elongation measure lee sallee index olympic ring index
miller shape index
until recently, what USGS map feature's symbol still used hachures: -mine shafts -mine tailings -railroads -older, more eroded mountains
mine tailings
What is spatial literacy? minimal skill set in humans for spatial reasoning being able to outsmart a chimpanzee being able to read books being able to write your name something absent in all but a few people
minimal skill set of humans for spatial reasoning
the fact that cartometry depends upon the size of the spatial units used for analysis is known as: the modifiable areal unit problem tobler's first law cartometer's paradox tissot's indicatrix the confluence conundrum
modifiable areal unit problem
generally speaking, the more contours on a map with a given contour internal: -more the azimuth -less slope -more slope -higher elevation -lower elevation
more slope
a fly through animation invovles: -static observer and static frame -static observer and moving frame -moving observer and a static frame -moving observer and a static frame -moving observer and a moving frame -headset
moving observer and a static frame
deposition is a process responsible for the formation of: caves mud flats headlands gremlins none of the above
mud flats
to convert radians to degrees: -multiply by 180/PI -add 90, 180, or 270 depending not he quadrant -multiply by 0.3048 -pick any number between 0-10 -convert both to mils first
multiply by 180/PI
a geobrowser that allows you to search and download any of the USGS's map info is: -googleGS -geographic names info system -national map viewer -possible within 50 years -national geospatial intelligence agency
national map viewer
mercator's projection was and is most useful for: -showing population statistics -making historical maps -navigation out of sight of land -equal spacing of parallels -unequal spacing of meridians
navigation out of sight of land
a distribution metric that compares the measured mean point separation to the expected mean point separation of the distribution were random is: nearest neighbor statistic compactness scheme elongation measure quadrat statistic yule's q
nearest neighbor statistic
a system of lines or channels that cross or interconnect is a: planar graph facebook network diameter all of the above
network
in a fully connected planar graph: all nodes link directly to other nodes the number of links is less than the number of nodes -1 links can cross each other the nodes connect with all the adjacent nodes, forming a convex hull connectivity is less than 0.5
nodes connect with all the adjacent nodes forming a convex hull
What kind of maps appear to minimize any bias: fancy maps using innovative cartographic methods maps of disputed territory war propaganda maps non-partisan, well designed, conventional, effective and simple maps web maps
non-partisan, well designed, conventional, effective and simple maps
An example of a claim to territory due to discovery is: Australia's claim to part of Antarctica Pakistan's claim to parts of Jammu and Kashmir Argentina's claim to the Malvinas/Falkland Islands Norway's claims to Antarctica (Amundsen first to South Pole) the United States claim to the American West
norway's claims to antarctica
the calculate a feature's lee sallee metric: take the ratio of a the feature's area to the square root of its perimeter calculate the diameter of a circle with the same area as the feature, then divide this by the length of the longest axis of the feature count the number of times the feature curves to the left and right on top of the feature you overlay a circle with the same area, then take the ratio of the intersection area to the union area you have to consider the distribution of its surrounding features
on top of the feature you overlay a circle with the same area, then take the ratio of the intersection area to the union area
the meter was originally defined as: -1 yard and 1 hand -100th of a stone throw -the distance between king henry's nose and the tip of his thumb -one ten millionth of the distance from the equator to the north pole along the Paris meridian -half a perch
one ten millionth of the distance from the equator to the north pole along the Paris meridian
contour lines provide absolute elevations: -only at index contours -only above sea level -everywhere -only on the actual line symbols -contours only show relative elevations, not absolute
only on the actual line symbols
which computer software is user contributed free road map of the whole earth? -streetmap -closedstreetmap -openstreetmap -googlemap -youtube
openstreetmap
a map that shows US city populations classed by size and represented by the 4 colored symbols is a: nominal area map ordinal point map ordinal line map ratio point map asymmetric map
ordinal point map
landscape metrics measure values of: -patches, feature classes and whole landscapes -points, lines and areas -coordinates -lengths and areas -fragstats
patches, feature classes and whole landscapes
a set of increasingly high contours loops back around, forming smaller and smaller loops, the innermost loop encloses the: -peak -saddle point -enclosed depression -cut and fill -benchmark
peak
a saddle point is: -peak -pit -slope -peak and slope -peak and pit
peak and pit
temperatures in F and K are examples of what two data levels? traffic flow along a road population density within a country place name rents shown on a prism map none of the above
place name
a portable device used in surveying that can hold paper horizontal and be repositioned to align with lines of sight is: level stadia rod sextant alidade plane table
plane table
continuous data are often measured by taking: point samples line samples area samples minimal samples none of these
point samples
you calculate the neatest neighbor statistic for 2 point distributions, A and B. distribution A yields a value of 0.94 while distribution B yields 1.75. which of the following is true? points in A form an approx. square grid pattern while points in B form an approx. hexagonal grid pattern points in A are more randomly distributed than points in B points in B are more randomly distributed than points in A points in B are more clustered than points in A distributions A and B would be indistinguishable
points in A are more randomly distributed than points in B
0, 1, and 2 data dimensions on a thematic map correspond to: legend, neat lines, text nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio highways, railroads and survey lines points, lines and area features isolines, hill shading and contours
points, lines and area features
the feature model divides a map's contents into: -patches, landscape, metrics -features, classes, objects -points, lines, areas -lakes, streams, glaciers -planimeters
points, lines and areas
the star around which the night sky appears to revolve is called: -astrolabe -ptolemy -pluto -copernicus -polaris
polaris
what is true of compromise projections? -preserve local direction nd shape -preserve area -preserve both direction/shape and area -preserve neither direction/shape nor area -cylindrical
preserve neither direction/shape nor area
a cross section through the terrain with a straight line on the x axis and height on the y is called a: -profile -perspective view -contour line -datum -isobath
profile
if the graticule on a projected map has lines that meet at right angles: -projection is secant -map has 2 standard parallels -projection is equivalent -projection is conformal -it is impossible for the graticule to meet at different angles
projection is conformal
what would you expect of a projection in which x depends only on longitude and y only on latitude? -graticule would form curves -projection would be cylindrical -projection would be transverse -mollweide projection -projection would be conic
projection would be cylindrical
which statement is true about the state plane coordinate system? -projections used are the oblique and transverse mercator plus the lambert conformal conic -it is based on ft. with artificial grid origins 500,000 ft west of the central meridian -it covers to the US, britian and austrialia -it covers the whole world -it divides the nation into 110 zones, using their grid cell designators from UTM
projections used are the oblique and transverse mercator plus the lambert conformal conic
the revenue from section 16 in each township was set aside for: -road construction -to subsidize the growing of corn and wheat -the sheriff of the county -public education -rainy day
public education
coordinates can be used to compute the distance between 2 points by using -estimation -eratosthenes theorem -pythagoras theorem -strip of paper trick -sadia
pythagoras theorem
an example of an area feature shown in USGS topographic maps is: -school -national park boundary -railroad yard -coral reef -USPLSS section numbers
railroad yard
in the previous question, if slope were concave you would: -reduce the estimate back toward 520m -increase the estimate toward 540m -multiply the proportion by the contour interval -add half the contour interval -pick any number and add it to 520m
reduce the estimate back toward 520m
topographic and work outline maps are examples of what type of cartography? dasymetric thematic reference artistic all
reference
correction for the earth's curvature was made by: -remarking the principal meridian every 24 miles (2 sections) along the base line -estimation -making every 24th township a hexagon instead of a square -making the squares longer and thinner as they got further north and south -remarking the base line every 24 miles (4 sections) along the principal meridian
remarking the base line every 24 (4 sections) along the principal meridian
What is the acquisition of information about an object without being in physical contact with it? photogrammetry computer assisted cartography visual analytics remote sensing geographic information science
remote sensing
taking a bearing with a compass then tracing its back bearing on a map from the same feature is called: -intersection -compass -declination -resection -inspection
resection
the surveyors who measured fields after the nile floods in egypt thousands of years ago were called: -gunter's people -pharaohs -nileometers -rope stretchers -tomb robbers
rope stretchers
During the period 1957-2006, temperatures in the Western Antarctic: fell 0.25 degrees fell 0.1 degrees remained the same rose 0.25 degrees science is still debating global warming
rose 0.25 degrees
the 3 map transformations to be covered in the class are: -RF, rods, and meters -generalization, abstraction and labeling -scale, projection and symbolization -English, American and Australian -globes, maps and charts
scale, projection and symbolization
an example of a point feature on USGS topographic maps is: -school -national park boundary -railroad yard -coral reef -USPLSS section numbers
school
which type of area feature is clearly defined and can be mapped unambiguously: -a marsh -mid west -oil field -sand car -section within a township
section within a township
the 4 types of map generalizations: -selection, simplification, combination, displacement -selection, elimination, duplication, dispersal -selection, warping, distortion, projection -selection, identification, specification and anticipation -selection, qualification, quality control and implementation
selection, simplification, combination, displacement
which of these is a small multiple: simple frame of an animation an animated map showing different dates for the same map base a series of small similar graphics or maps allowing them to be easily compared choropleth maps with differential color schemes choropleth maps with monochrome shade sequences
series of small similar graphics or maps allowing them to be easily compared
what landscape metric best described the complexity of the boundaries of the 50 states? -area -perimeter -perimeter squared -shape index -east-west extent
shape index
dykstra, A-star and bellman-ford-moore are examples of: measures of network diameter accessibility indices network indices, such as alpha and gamma shortest path algorithms brute force solutions
shortest path algorithms
multi path error in GPS is caused by: -trees -branching streets -the ionosphere -signals bouncing off of solid objects before reaching the receiver -clock noise
signals bouncing off of solid objects before reaching the receiver
meads ranch, kansas is known as: -place where cattle was introduced to Kansas -where pierre-louis moreau measured the length or meridian arc -headquarters of the USGS -point on google earth soon into by default -single point or "datum" that defined the NAD27
single point or datum that defined the NAD27
what object is the max size that can be represented by a fine pencil dot at 1:24,000? -baseball -beachball -smart car -amphibious landing craft -laguardia airport
smart car
why is a graphic scale often graded differently to the left and right of the central zero point? -cartographers sometimes make mistakes -so that english and metric units can both be used -so that left and right handed people can use the map -so that large distances can be marked off first using the paper strip trick and the remainder measured in more detail on the left
so that large distances can be marked off first using the paper strip trick and the remainder measured in more detail on the left
Why do Hindus seek to be cremated or to visit Varanasi, India? to drink the crystal clear water of the Ganges so that they can escape the cycle of reincarnation to buy the terrific street food it is in the geometric center of India to visit the place where the Beatles stayed in 1966
so they can escape the cycle of reincarnation
Which of these is NOT an error found on maps: omission commission systematic social faux-pas attribute
social faux pas
a stream near its ________ is a level 1 stream, most rivers have orders ________ and below mid course, 3 outlet, 12 outlet, 6 source, 6 source, 12
source, 12
School maps in North Korea don't have: graticules internal regions shown the map scale labeled the projection correctly labeled South Korea
south korea
Cold War spy satellites and balloons used aerial cameras to spy on what denied territory? France and Spain Texas Bolivia the Soviet Union and China Antarctica
soviet union and china
where is the abauntz cave? -france -spain -turkey -turkmenistan -greece
spain
naismith's rule allows you to calculate: -speed of travel when sailing -speed of travel when flying -speed of travel when driving -speed of travel when walking -heights of scottish mountains
speed of travel when walking
many airlines use what kind of network? planar non-symmetric spoke and hub mesh ring aspatial planar
spoke and hub
a method used in surveying that reads values from a pole where two horizontal cross hairs fall on the scale is called: -meters and bounds -leaps and bounds -gunter's chaining -stadia -electronic distance measurement
stadia
which of these was among artistotle's proofs for a round earth? -star polaris is seen lower in the sky as one travels south -moon appears in the sky in the day -ships can be seen to the drop off the edge of the earth -eclipses can be seen with he earth casting a straight line shadow -aristotle never proved earth is round
star polaris is seen lower int he sky as one travels south
on a conformal gnomic projection , the great circle route between NY's JFK airport and London's heathrow is: -circle -ellipse -series of straight line segments -straight line -complex curve
straight line
which of the following are commonly represented in a warntz network? -stream channels, pits, saddle points -slope, elevation, concavity -plate boundaries, folding, faulting -bridges, tunnels, rail lines -all of the above
stream channels, pits and saddle points
arthur strahler is known for developing what? -common metric of landscape complexity -stream order classification system -levee -chronometer modern day study of tectonics
stream order classification system
an example of a perceptual region is: -street gang territory -congressional district -USPLSS township -school district -municipio
street gang territory
Both strike and dip are angles. Which is the direction from true north of the trend of a geological outcrop? strike direction dip angle strike and dip azimuth compass north
strike direction
distinct landforms recognizable on the landscape are called: warntz networks metes and bounds terrain skeletons latititude and longitude surface features
surface features
a warntz network is: -constructed using soil maps -trasportation network of rail lines -social network of geomorphologists who study a particular landofmr -subterranean network of fault lines -surface network connecting significant landform elements
surface network connecting significant landform elements
which type of area feature is usually vaguely defined when mapped: -road -swamp -fields in the township and range system -military bases -coastline
swamp
forces that create, destroy and move rock through the lithosphere are called: eskers 1st order processes upwelling lithographic forces tectonics
tectonics
mid level streams: tend to meander more than streams near their source generally lose elevation fast frequently form oxbow lakes often build up levees all of the above
tend to meander more than streams near their source
the length of a line can be measured on a map with: -planimeter -gunter's chain -stadia rods -terrago toolbar -cell counting
terrazzo
Comparing Landsat images of Tehran, Iran in 1985 and 2009, the major difference is: the proliferation of nuclear power plants the reduction in the number of roads creation of a new island within Lake Tehran the amount of urban expansion there is no major difference
the amount of urban expansion
which statement is correct for the USPLSS? -the baseline stretched east-west and the principal meridian north-south from the principal point -the baseline stretched north-south and the principal meridian east-west from the principle point -the baseline and the principal meridian met at 45 degrees -the baseline was always kept fixed -the geographers line always was more important than the base line
the baseline stretched east-west and the principal meridian north-south from the principal point
john harrison perfected the chronometer. this allowed the accurate measurement of longitude because: -1884 international meridian conference -created greenwich mean time -because the earth turns through 15degree of longitude every hour -because it made the lunar distance method possible -the harrison projection
the earth turns through 15 degree of longitude every hour
Who were the Zeno brothers? A comedy act that still plays late night television in Italy The publisher of the 1558 book "Around the World in 80 Days" Circus tight-rope walkers The fictitious discoverers of fictitious Frisland, an island in the North Atlantic in 1390 None of these, they never existed
the fictitious discverers of the fictitious frisland, an island in the north atlantic in 1390
the version of the metric system we now use was standardized in 1960 and renamed: -the international earth rotation service -imperial units -the international system of units -the UN -MS60
the international system of units
which of these was decided at the international meridian conference? -all maps are created equal -the longitude shall be counted in 2 directions up to 180 degrees west longitude being plus and east longitude minus -the longitude shall be counted in 2 directions up to 180 degrees east longitude being plus and west longitude minus
the longitude shall be counted in 2 directions up to 180 degrees east longitude being plus and west longitude minus
what is the representative function? -the map distance, divided by the ground distance in the same units -the map distance divided by the ground distance in different units -ground distance divided but he map distance in the same units -ground distance multiplied by the map distance in the same units
the map distance divided by the ground distance in same units
when we zoom in on a map in a computer window: -the map extent increase and the amount of detail decreases -map extent decreases and the amount of detail shown decreases -map extent increases and the amount of detail shown increases -map extent decreases and amount of detail shown increases -all of the above
the map extent decreases and the amount of detail shown increases
the "Map of the State of Nebraska showing the lands of the Burlington & Missouri RR Co. 1876" was used to promote: the railroads, by promoting settlement and agriculture the California Gold Fields exploration along rivers the Public Land Survey system traveling salesmen
the railroads by promoting settlement and agriculture
Why are mazes good places to test spatial ability? they are usually available around Halloween they have nice green hedges humans always solve them using only one strategy they deliberately remove all environmental clues to location they are cheap to make and use
they deliberately remove all environmental clues to locaiton
Bias in old maps was often inevitable because: pens were wider in the old days their tools and methods implied sophistication so much empty space was available on the maps they were paid for by sponsors and patrons all of the above
they were paid for by sponsors and patrons
who sent thomas hutchins to ohio to start the public land survey? -john hancock -george washington -thomas jefferson -richard nixon -none
thomas jefferson
what map projection statement is false? -no flat map can be both equivalent and conformal -conformal projections preserve local shape and direction -equivalent projections preserve area -map projection distortion can be seen as confluences on the graticule -tissot's indicatrixes are always circles
tissue's indicatrixes are always circles
rubber sheeting is used: in cartometry to measure the length of linear features on maps with a plane table and alidade to determine the distance between two locations to determine the amount of radial displacement on an aerial photograph to warp an aerial photograph into the correct map geometry by disreputable cartographers to deceive map readers
to warp an aerial photograph into the correct map geometry
the maxim "everything is related to everything else, but near things are more related to each other" is known as: friction of distance law of geographic distribution tobler's first law distance decay agglomeration
tobler's first law
The motto for the 1942 Montana State Highway Commission map was: "Conserve gasoline for the war effort" "Loose lips sink ships" "A chicken in every pot" "Planes and tanks in the sky" "Travel strengthens America"
travel strengthens america
a network without cycles is called a: planar graph dykstra unconnected graph symmetric graph tree
tree
A graphic consisting of adjacent rectangles, sized and colored according to some value is called a: word cloud tag map box plot network graph tree map
tree map
what method was first used to establish accurate height measurements? photogrammetry triangulation RADAR LiDAR cartometry
triangulation
catalhoyuk is in modern day: -france -texas -turkey -turkmenistan -greece
turkey
a network graph with 6 nodes and 4 links is: connected unconnected non-symmetric aspatial non-planar
unconnected
slicing the earth (or apple) along parallels of latitude divides the earth into? -unequal sized slices -equal sized slices -hemispheres -meridians
unequal sized slices
to calculate the length of a line with 10 straight segments given by 11 coordinates: -plot the line on a map and use the paper strip trick -take the average of the x and y values -calculate the length of the line from the first point to the last -use pythagoras' theorem on each segment individually and then add the lengths together -use pythagoras theorem on each segment individually, then multiply the lengths together
use pythagoras' theorem on each segment individually and then add the lengths together
To fully understand a streetscape, including determining the location, date and what is happening you should: rely on wikipedia use Google Maps do a Google image similarity search use web accounts, and all available maps and images call a friend
use web accounts, and all available maps and images
The USGS's "Did You Feel It" earthquake website is an example of: a social network user-contributed geographic information use of the National Map the wireless web nominal area mapping
user-contributed geographic information
a prudent navigator does which of the following? -takes a lot of water -stays within sight of land -follows a great circle at all times -uses multiple means of navigation with backup navigation aids -avoids left turns against traffic
uses multiple means of navigation with backup navigation aids
How can spatial changes be detected and interpreted? Using a time line Using a changeometer on a map Using multiple co-registered maps or images Using wikipedia By waiting for change to happen
using multiple co-registered maps or images
a clinometer is used to measure what? altitude vertical angles atmospheric pressure distance radioactivity
verticle angles
5 lakes with different shapes are represented on a map. which of the following lake shapes could produce a schumm index value of 0.1? very long and skinny oval shaped close to circular rectangular doughnut-shaped
very long and skinny
What is the science of analytical reasoning facilitated by visual interactive interfaces? photogrammetry computer assisted cartography visual analytics remote sensing geographic information science
visual analytics
what 2 features does the catahoyuk allegedly show? -river and swamp -hill and valley -volacano with two peaks and a town -town and swamp -lost gold mines of the ottoman empire
volcano with two peaks and town
Google Earth's Mike Jones said of Google Earth: "Its about location, location, location." "Google your own house, you'll see." "We were way before Microsoft." "We are like an iPod for Earth images." "Wear sunscreen."
we are like an ipod for earth images
Maps showing weather and climate information can be found at: www.choropleth.biz www.weatherbug.com www.zillow.com www.cartogis.org all of these
weatherbug
what mapping service is offered by the department of agriculture's national resource conservation service? -twitter feeds -openstreetmap.org -web soil survey -seedsbymail.gov -national map viewer
web soil survey
what was found int he abauntz cave? -what may be the world's oldest map -guru -another cave -dead sea scrolls -living neanderthal woman
what may be the world's oldest map
The ultimate spatial literacy question is: Who was John Harrison? What is at the top of the mountain? How do you state latitude and longitude? Where is Paris? Where am I?
where am i?
alluvial fans are found: -on a beach near cliffs base of headlands eroded by wave action at the beachville alluvials baseball games where streams pass from mountainous to flat terrain inside eskers
where streams pass through mountainous to flat terrain
A graphic consisting of jumbled text, with font size proportional to word frequency is called a: word cloud tag map box plot network graph tree map
word cloud
are all map projections distorted? -no -yes
yes
What is true of using maps or images from different times to detect and understand spatial change? You need time-complete data with a short enough temporal step There is no need for the maps or images to be co-registered Two images is enough It is unnecessary to compare images, just maps will do The rules of chess must apply
you need time-complete data with a short enough temporal step
zooming ends when: -you reach the limits of the map's resolution -features are 0.1mm across -the map extent is the same as the screen size -the level of detail is lowest -zooming never ends
you reach the limits of the map's resolution
If you follow the strategy of: always turn left, unless it is an obvious dead end in which case backtrack to a decision point and turn right, what will happen in a maze? you will remain in an infinite loop, unable to find the exit you will find your way back to the entrance you will find your way to the exit you will never backtrack along a segment all of the above
you will find your way to the exit
Geoprivacy is: your right and ability to limit knowledge of your location an mode when using Google maps only used in the UK the act of blurring license plates in Google Earth none of these
your right and ability to limit knowledge of your location
which of the following can be used to compare the level of correspondence between two distributions? nearest neighbor statistic tobler's first law yule's Q statistic sinuosity zero crossing
yule's q statistic
road distances in the US are measured with reference to: -washington meridian -zero mile marker in washington DC -meades ranch in kansas -(0,0) -the price of gas
zero mile marker in washington dc