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1. Geography is defined as the act of producing a map. 

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(Stars)introduction To Gis_book 1 - Quiz

Explore key project management stages in GIS with this introductory quiz. Assess skills in planning, implementation, and presentation phases, crucial for effective GIS project management. Ideal for beginners seeking to understand project lifecycle in GIS contexts.

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2. Which of the following graphic representations would best illustrate forested areas on a map?                                  

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3. The process or art of making maps is also called

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4. What are the three basic shapes used to map landscape features?

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5. The technology involved with gathering data about an object from a distance is called

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6. Methods used so that every point on the surface of the Earth can be designated as an X, Y location on a grid are called

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7. Maps that show how the surface of the land looks if sunlight were shining from a particular direction are called

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8. Special purpose maps that convey information about a particular topic are called

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9. Maps that are used to show how to travel from one place to another are called

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 2

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10. Where something is located in relation to something else is its

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 3

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11. A high-tech game of hide-and-seek that uses GPS technology is called

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 6

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12. Which of the following is the best example of a stakeholder for a project determining the best site for a new business?

Explanation

See Book 1_Lesson 2

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13. The technique that requires at least three (3) satellites to determine position on the surface of the Earth is called

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See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 5

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14. When dealing with satellites in orbit, the location of a recent natural disaster that needed to be imaged is known as a

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See Book 1_Unit 5_Lesson 1

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15. Remotely-sensed images that show objects' levels of emitted heat radiation are called

Explanation

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16. When making a digital map from an aerial photo, which of the following basic shapes would be best to use to map dense forest areas?

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 2

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17. A satellite that constantly orbits above the same point on the Earth's surface is called 

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 5_Lesson 1

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18. How much land area is represented as one pixel in an image is called

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See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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19. The same land feature may be represented as a point on one map and a polygon on another map because

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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20. Maps that plot a relatively small geographic area and provide more feature detail are

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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21. The arrangement of radiation in terms of energy level is called

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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22. Positions that can be taken with a GPS unit are called

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 5

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23. When making a digital map from an aerial photo, which of the following basic shapes would be best to use to map trash cans on the school campus?

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 2

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24. The graphical key used on maps that lists the entity representations is called the

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 2

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25. Types of information that describe geographic features are called

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26. In terms of project management, when should the project objective be developed?

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27. A constraint decreases the access time between a satellite and a facility or target because

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28. The Landsat satellite collects in seven bands of the electromagnetic spectrum because

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29. The only visible EM band(s) measured by Landsat is Band 1.

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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30. Graphical images on maps that are used to represent actual geographic features in the environment are called

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 2

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31. In order to represent a three-dimensional world on a sheet of paper, cartographers must use

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 4

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32. During which stage of developing a GIS project would it be best to outline the requirements of the system?

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See Book 1_Lesson 2

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33. Orthogonal viewpoint means viewing something from above.

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34. A limitation on the amount of time that a satellite has contact with a facility or target is called a(n)

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35. How things are located on the Earth's surface is called

Explanation

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36. The Landsat band that is best for viewing water depth is 

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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37. A group of waypoints in their navigational order is called

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 5

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38. The part of GIS project development when a geographic dilemma is considered for study is called

Explanation

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39. There are many different types of map projections that are used for geographic study because  

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 4

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40. The worldwide satellite navigation constellation is called

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See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 5

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41. Maps that plot a larger geographic area and provide less feature detail are

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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42. Maps that show elevation contour lines as well as geographic feature data are called

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 2

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43. The coordinate system that divides the Earth into zones and measures location using meters as the unit of measure is called the

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 5

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44. In what state would you be if your absolute location was 107.5 W, 37.5 N

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 3

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45. What is the point of reference for measuring latitude?

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 3

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46. How a mapped area relates to the area of the Earth it represents is called the

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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47. In terms of project management, when should the results of the project be offered to project stakeholders?

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48. In terms of project management, when should the Functional Requirements necessary for the creation of a GIS project be evaluated?                     

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49. In terms of project management, when should data collection take place?

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50. On a small scale map, small cities would most likely be represented by polygons.

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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51. How many single band images make up a color composite satellite image?

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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52. During which of the following project management stages would it be best to collect the data necessary for the project?

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See Book 1_Lesson 3

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53. Directions:  Match the DMS longitude/latitude coordinates in Column B with the correct DD longitude/latitude coordinates in Column A, and place the letter next to the number on the line provided in Column A.  Remember responses in Column B may be used once or not at all.  You may use a calculator.  

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54. In terms of project management, when should stakeholders be identified?

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55. On a large-scale map, more detail is shown because

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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56. Which of the following graphic representations would best illustrate cities on a large-scale map?                                        

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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57. The amount of time that a satellite has contact with a facility or target is called the

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 5_Lesson 1

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58. Meridians that run north to south on the globe measure

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 3

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59. Which of the following entities is an example of the type of data that should be represented as a point on a large-scale map?

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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60. On a small-scale map, less detail is shown because

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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61. Remotely sensed data is very valuable in collecting geographic feature data because

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 2

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62. A model used to describe the shape of the Earth is called a(n)

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 4

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63. Which of the following map types would be best to read the elevation of a specific location?

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 2

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64. Remotely sensed data is very valuable in collecting land use data because

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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65. Lines of latitude run north to south and are measured from the starting point at the International Date Line.

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 3

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66. The Landsat band that is best for viewing plant life is

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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67. The area the satellite sensor covers on the ground is called a(n)

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 5_Lesson 1

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68. The US satellite system that is used to gather environmental data about the Earth is called

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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69. A farmer who owns 2,000 acres of various crops would be interested in a Band 5 satellite image. 

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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70. The part of GIS project development when data manipulation and analysis takes place is called

Explanation

See Book 1_Lesson 3

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71. Which of the following graphic representations would best illustrate county divisions on a map?

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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72. The absolute location of Washington, DC is approximately

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 3

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73. When dealing with satellites in orbit, a ground station that transmits commands to the satellite is known as a 

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 5_Lesson 1

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74. In terms of project management, when should analysis take place? 

Explanation

See Book 1_Lesson 3

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75. Check all  industries/community organizations that use GIS technology.

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 3

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76. The Landsat satellite can collect images at 1-meter or better resolution. 

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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77. Which of the following is the best example of a large-scale map?

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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78. Parallels that circle the globe from east to west measure

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 3

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79. Which of the following is the best example of a small-scale map?

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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80. What are three sources of geographic data?

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 3

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81. Which of the following would be the most effective remote sensing method for acquiring data about an approaching hurricane?

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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82. Which of the following entities is an example of the type of data that should be represented as a point on a small-scale map?

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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83. In an infrared image, healthy vegetation appears

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 1

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84. Urban areas could be best detected in Band 7 of a satellite image. 

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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85. Which of the following would be the least effective remote sensing method to acquire data about single-family homes in an area?

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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86. During which stage of developing a GIS project would it be best to evaluate if the GIS has met organizational needs?

Explanation

See Book 1_Lesson 4

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87. In terms of project management, when should the written report for the project be completed?

Explanation

See Book 1_Lesson 4

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88. A newer technique that uses satellites with ground stations to obtain more accurate GPS position data is called

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 5

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89. Check the types of maps that would be used to show elevation and terrain. 

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 2

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Geography is defined as the act of producing a map. 
Which of the following graphic representations would best illustrate...
The process or art of making maps is also called
What are the three basic shapes used to map landscape features?
The technology involved with gathering data about an object from a...
Methods used so that every point on the surface of the Earth can be...
Maps that show how the surface of the land looks if sunlight were...
Special purpose maps that convey information about a particular topic...
Maps that are used to show how to travel from one place to another are...
Where something is located in relation to something else is its
A high-tech game of hide-and-seek that uses GPS technology is called
Which of the following is the best example of a stakeholder for a...
The technique that requires at least three (3) satellites to determine...
When dealing with satellites in orbit, the location of a recent...
Remotely-sensed images that show objects' levels of emitted heat...
When making a digital map from an aerial photo, which of the following...
A satellite that constantly orbits above the same point on the Earth's...
How much land area is represented as one pixel in an image is called
The same land feature may be represented as a point on one map and a...
Maps that plot a relatively small geographic area and provide more...
The arrangement of radiation in terms of energy level is called
Positions that can be taken with a GPS unit are called
When making a digital map from an aerial photo, which of the following...
The graphical key used on maps that lists the entity representations...
Types of information that describe geographic features are called
In terms of project management, when should the project objective be...
A constraint decreases the access time between a satellite and a...
The Landsat satellite collects in seven bands of the electromagnetic...
The only visible EM band(s) measured by Landsat is Band 1.
Graphical images on maps that are used to represent actual geographic...
In order to represent a three-dimensional world on a sheet of paper,...
During which stage of developing a GIS project would it be best to...
Orthogonal viewpoint means viewing something from above.
A limitation on the amount of time that a satellite has contact with a...
How things are located on the Earth's surface is called
The Landsat band that is best for viewing water depth is 
A group of waypoints in their navigational order is called
The part of GIS project development when a geographic dilemma is...
There are many different types of map projections that are used for...
The worldwide satellite navigation constellation is called
Maps that plot a larger geographic area and provide less feature...
Maps that show elevation contour lines as well as geographic feature...
The coordinate system that divides the Earth into zones and measures...
In what state would you be if your absolute location was 107.5 W,...
What is the point of reference for measuring latitude?
How a mapped area relates to the area of the Earth it represents is...
In terms of project management, when should the results of the project...
In terms of project management, when should the Functional...
In terms of project management, when should data collection take...
On a small scale map, small cities would most likely be represented by...
How many single band images make up a color composite satellite image?
During which of the following project management stages would it be...
Directions:  Match the DMS longitude/latitude coordinates in...
In terms of project management, when should stakeholders be...
On a large-scale map, more detail is shown because
Which of the following graphic representations would best illustrate...
The amount of time that a satellite has contact with a facility or...
Meridians that run north to south on the globe measure
Which of the following entities is an example of the type of data that...
On a small-scale map, less detail is shown because
Remotely sensed data is very valuable in collecting geographic feature...
A model used to describe the shape of the Earth is called a(n)
Which of the following map types would be best to read the elevation...
Remotely sensed data is very valuable in collecting land use data...
Lines of latitude run north to south and are measured from the...
The Landsat band that is best for viewing plant life is
The area the satellite sensor covers on the ground is called a(n)
The US satellite system that is used to gather environmental data...
A farmer who owns 2,000 acres of various crops would be interested in...
The part of GIS project development when data manipulation and...
Which of the following graphic representations would best illustrate...
The absolute location of Washington, DC is approximately
When dealing with satellites in orbit, a ground station that transmits...
In terms of project management, when should analysis take place? 
Check all  industries/community organizations that use GIS...
The Landsat satellite can collect images at 1-meter or better...
Which of the following is the best example of a large-scale map?
Parallels that circle the globe from east to west measure
Which of the following is the best example of a small-scale map?
What are three sources of geographic data?
Which of the following would be the most effective remote sensing...
Which of the following entities is an example of the type of data that...
In an infrared image, healthy vegetation appears
Urban areas could be best detected in Band 7 of a satellite...
Which of the following would be the least effective remote sensing...
During which stage of developing a GIS project would it be best to...
In terms of project management, when should the written report for the...
A newer technique that uses satellites with ground stations to obtain...
Check the types of maps that would be used to show elevation and...
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