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1. Which of the following graphic representations would best illustrate forested areas on 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. Geography is defined as the act of producing a map. 

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 1

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

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 1

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

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 2

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

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See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 1

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

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 2

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7. 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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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 5

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8. 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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9. Special purpose maps that convey information about a particular topic 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?

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

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See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 1

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15. 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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16. 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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17. 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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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. 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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20. 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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21. The arrangement of radiation in terms of energy level is called

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See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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

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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?

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See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 2

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24. Types of information that describe geographic features are called

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 2

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

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 2

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

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See Book 1_Lesson 2

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

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See Book 1_Unit 5_Lesson 1

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

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 2

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33. Orthogonal viewpoint means viewing something from above.

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 2

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

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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35. 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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See Book 1_Unit 5_Lesson 1

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

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See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 5

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

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See Book 1_Lesson 1

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

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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 Functional Requirements necessary for the creation of a GIS project be evaluated?                     

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See Book 1_Lesson 2

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

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See Book 1_Lesson 4

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

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See Book 1_Lesson 3

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

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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51. 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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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 3

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

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See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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53. 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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54. 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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55. On a large-scale map, more detail is shown because

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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

Explanation

See Book 1_Lesson 2

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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?

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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60. 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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61. 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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62. On a small-scale map, less detail is shown because

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 2

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

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 3

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

Explanation

See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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

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. 

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See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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70. 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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71. 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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72. The absolute location of Washington, DC is approximately

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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 

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See Book 1_Unit 5_Lesson 1

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

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See Book 1_Lesson 3

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

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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. Parallels that circle the globe from east to west measure

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 3

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

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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

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See Book 1_Unit 3_Lesson 6

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80. What are three sources of geographic data?

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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?

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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?

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

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See Book 1_Unit 4_Lesson 3

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85. 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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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

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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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Which of the following graphic representations would best illustrate...
Geography is defined as the act of producing a map. 
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...
Maps that show how the surface of the land looks if sunlight were...
Methods used so that every point on the surface of the Earth can be...
Maps that are used to show how to travel from one place to another are...
Special purpose maps that convey information about a particular topic...
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...
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...
When dealing with satellites in orbit, the location of a recent...
How much land area is represented as one pixel in an image is called
Maps that plot a relatively small geographic area and provide more...
The same land feature may be represented as a point on one map and a...
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...
Types of information that describe geographic features are called
The graphical key used on maps that lists the entity representations...
In terms of project management, when should the project objective be...
A constraint decreases the access time between a satellite and a...
Graphical images on maps that are used to represent actual geographic...
The only visible EM band(s) measured by Landsat is Band 1.
The Landsat satellite collects in seven bands of the electromagnetic...
In order to represent a three-dimensional world on a sheet of paper,...
How things are located on the Earth's surface is called
Orthogonal viewpoint means viewing something from above.
The Landsat band that is best for viewing water depth is 
A limitation on the amount of time that a satellite has contact with a...
During which stage of developing a GIS project would it be best to...
A group of waypoints in their navigational order is called
Maps that plot a larger geographic area and provide less feature...
There are many different types of map projections that are used for...
The worldwide satellite navigation constellation is called
The part of GIS project development when a geographic dilemma is...
Maps that show elevation contour lines as well as geographic feature...
In what state would you be if your absolute location was 107.5 W,...
The coordinate system that divides the Earth into zones and measures...
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 Functional...
In terms of project management, when should the results of the project...
In terms of project management, when should data collection take...
On a small scale map, small cities would most likely be represented by...
Directions:  Match the DMS longitude/latitude coordinates in...
How many single band images make up a color composite satellite image?
During which of the following project management stages would it be...
Which of the following graphic representations would best illustrate...
On a large-scale map, more detail is shown because
The amount of time that a satellite has contact with a facility or...
In terms of project management, when should stakeholders be...
Meridians that run north to south on the globe measure
Which of the following entities is an example of the type of data that...
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...
On a small-scale map, less detail is shown because
Remotely sensed data is very valuable in collecting geographic feature...
Lines of latitude run north to south and are measured from the...
The Landsat band that is best for viewing plant life is
Remotely sensed data is very valuable in collecting land use data...
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...
Which of the following graphic representations would best illustrate...
The part of GIS project development when data manipulation and...
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...
Parallels that circle the globe from east to west measure
Which of the following is the best example of a large-scale map?
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
Which of the following would be the least effective remote sensing...
Urban areas could be best detected in Band 7 of a satellite...
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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