Feedback â Lesson 1 Quiz Question 1
Feedback — Lesson 1 Quiz You submitted this quiz on Tue 13 May 2014 6:05 PM MYT. You got a score of 17.00 out of 17.00.
Question 1 The Geospatial Revolution involves major transformations in the way we do these things: Your Answer
Score
How we design globes
Correct
0.12
How we print maps
Correct
0.12
How we analyze numbers
Correct
0.12
How we make decisions
Correct
0.12
Explanation
How we share stories
Correct
0.12
How boundaries are drawn
Correct
0.12
How we select condiments
Correct
0.12
How we navigate
Correct
0.12
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 2 The acronym GIS stands for: Your Answer
Geospatial Intelligence Studies
Score
Explanation
Geographic Intelligence Science
Geolocated Identity Service
Geographic Information Service
Geographic Information System
Correct
1.00
Geographic Information Software
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 3 Geotagging is a: Your Answer
Score
Explanation
New way of improving the accuracy of GPS data
Technique that monitors movement of the Earth’s crust
System for showing locations in a data table
Correct
Form of geocoding, which allows location information to be assigned to data
1.00
Method for analyzing geospatial data using digital maps
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 4 The acronym GPS stands for: Your Answer
Score
Explanation
Global Positioning System
Correct
1.00
Global Popcorn Studies
Global Navigational Satellite System
Geospatial Positioning System
Geographic Positioning Science
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 5 Locations relevant to a particular Tweet could include: Your Answer
Score
Explanation
The location of the nearest grocery store
Correct
0.12
The locations implied by the user’s name
Correct
0.12
The locations mentioned in the message itself
Correct
0.12
The user’s home location
Correct
0.12
The location of the geospatial data provider
Correct
0.12
The location of the user’s phone charger
Correct
0.12
The user’s location when they created the message
Correct
0.12
The locations implied by the message
Correct
0.12
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 6 Geographic locations can include: Your Answer
Score
Only the objects on Earth created by people
Correct
0.14
Ill-defined regions like neighborhoods
Correct
0.14
Only the places that can be printed on a map
Correct
0.14
Only the physical features of the Earth
Correct
0.14
Up to ten descriptive variables
Correct
0.14
Natural areas like watersheds and mountain ranges
Correct
0.14
Explanation
Correct
Well-defined regions with clear boundaries like countries, states, and counties
Total
0.14
1.00 / 1.00
Question 7 The definition most commonly used for Geography is: Your Answer
The Science of Place and Space
The Science of Spatial Thinking
The Art and Science of Designing Landscapes
The Science of Mapping
Score
Correct
1.00
Explanation
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 8 The term Geospatial refers to: Your Answer
Score
Printed maps for educating children
Data and technologies that allow one to explore geographic problems
The use of mapping to predict the weather
Maps that can be used on handheld devices
Source descriptions for geographic data
Correct
1.00
Explanation
Maps that combine the Earth and Space
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 9 The major types of maps are: Your Answer
Score
Reference Maps
Correct
0.14
Paper Maps
Correct
0.14
Digital Maps
Correct
0.14
Environmental Maps
Correct
0.14
Explanation
Geospatial Maps
Correct
0.14
Socioeconomic Maps
Correct
0.14
Thematic Maps
Correct
0.14
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 10 This map is an example of a ___________
map: Your Answer
Score
Explanation
Digital Map
GIS Map
Thematic Map
Correct
1.00
Geospatial Map
Physical Geographic Map
Reference Map
Total
Question 11 The grid system we use to locate things on the Earth uses standard lines of:
1.00 / 1.00
Your Answer
Latitude and Longitude
Score
Correct
1.00
East and West
Range and Focus
Geospatial locations
North and South
Small Scale and Large Scale
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Explanation
Question 12 The Prime Meridian runs through: Your Answer
Score
Ingolstadt, Germany
Shinjuku Train Station, Tokyo
Greenville, North Carolina
London, Ontario
Greenwich, England
Total
Correct
1.00
1.00 / 1.00
Explanation
Question 13 The process of transforming points on a 3D surface to a 2D map is called: Your Answer
Score
GIS Mapping
Map Projection
Correct
1.00
Cartographic Symbology
Geospatial Processing
Geocoding
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Explanation
Question 14 Mathematical transformations from the 3D Earth to a 2D map can preserve the following properties: Your Answer
Score
Landscapes
Correct
0.12
Distance
Correct
0.12
Population Data
Correct
0.12
Direction
Correct
0.12
Topography
Correct
0.12
Area
Correct
0.12
Explanation
Cultural Regions
Correct
0.12
Shape
Correct
0.12
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 15 Countries with a ________ population growth rate typically have a _______ percentage of working age population. Your Answer
Higher, Lower
Higher, Stable
Stable, Lower
Score
Correct
1.00
Explanation
Lower, Lower
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 16 The Web Mercator projection: Your Answer
Score
Enables the map to be maximally useful on the Internet
Causes areas close to the North/South poles to be greatly exaggerated in size
Provides significant advantages over projections not designed for the Web
Causes areas around the Equator to be exaggerated in size
Correct
1.00
Explanation
Ensures that area measurements are consistent across the map
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 17 Tapestry segments are: Your Answer
Used to choose appropriate map projections based on geospatial data content
Developed to help local governments conduct community planning activities
Created by the U.S. Census Bureau and shared with the public
Beautiful wall hangings in convenient sizes for use in home interiors
Score
Explanation
Created to describe lifestyles of residents in order to support business marketing efforts
Total
Correct
1.00
1.00 / 1.00
Question 1 The Geospatial Revolution involves major transformations in the way we do these things: Your Answer
Score
How we design globes
Correct
0.12
How we print maps
Correct
0.12
How we analyze numbers
Correct
0.12
How we make decisions
Correct
0.12
Explanation
How we share stories
Correct
0.12
How boundaries are drawn
Correct
0.12
How we select condiments
Correct
0.12
How we navigate
Correct
0.12
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 2 The acronym GIS stands for: Your Answer
Geospatial Intelligence Studies
Score
Explanation
Geographic Intelligence Science
Geolocated Identity Service
Geographic Information Service
Geographic Information System
Correct
1.00
Geographic Information Software
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 3 Geotagging is a: Your Answer
Score
Explanation
New way of improving the accuracy of GPS data
Technique that monitors movement of the Earth’s crust
System for showing locations in a data table
Correct
Form of geocoding, which allows location information to be assigned to data
1.00
Method for analyzing geospatial data using digital maps
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 4 The acronym GPS stands for: Your Answer
Score
Explanation
Global Positioning System
Correct
1.00
Global Popcorn Studies
Global Navigational Satellite System
Geospatial Positioning System
Geographic Positioning Science
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 5 Locations relevant to a particular Tweet could include: Your Answer
Score
Explanation
The location of the nearest grocery store
Correct
0.12
The locations implied by the user’s name
Correct
0.12
The locations mentioned in the message itself
Correct
0.12
The user’s home location
Correct
0.12
The location of the geospatial data provider
Correct
0.12
The location of the user’s phone charger
Correct
0.12
The user’s location when they created the message
Correct
0.12
The locations implied by the message
Correct
0.12
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 6 Geographic locations can include: Your Answer
Score
Only the objects on Earth created by people
Correct
0.14
Ill-defined regions like neighborhoods
Correct
0.14
Only the places that can be printed on a map
Correct
0.14
Only the physical features of the Earth
Correct
0.14
Up to ten descriptive variables
Correct
0.14
Natural areas like watersheds and mountain ranges
Correct
0.14
Explanation
Correct
Well-defined regions with clear boundaries like countries, states, and counties
Total
0.14
1.00 / 1.00
Question 7 The definition most commonly used for Geography is: Your Answer
The Science of Place and Space
The Science of Spatial Thinking
The Art and Science of Designing Landscapes
The Science of Mapping
Score
Correct
1.00
Explanation
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 8 The term Geospatial refers to: Your Answer
Score
Printed maps for educating children
Data and technologies that allow one to explore geographic problems
The use of mapping to predict the weather
Maps that can be used on handheld devices
Source descriptions for geographic data
Correct
1.00
Explanation
Maps that combine the Earth and Space
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 9 The major types of maps are: Your Answer
Score
Reference Maps
Correct
0.14
Paper Maps
Correct
0.14
Digital Maps
Correct
0.14
Environmental Maps
Correct
0.14
Explanation
Geospatial Maps
Correct
0.14
Socioeconomic Maps
Correct
0.14
Thematic Maps
Correct
0.14
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 10 This map is an example of a ___________
map: Your Answer
Score
Explanation
Digital Map
GIS Map
Thematic Map
Correct
1.00
Geospatial Map
Physical Geographic Map
Reference Map
Total
Question 11 The grid system we use to locate things on the Earth uses standard lines of:
1.00 / 1.00
Your Answer
Latitude and Longitude
Score
Correct
1.00
East and West
Range and Focus
Geospatial locations
North and South
Small Scale and Large Scale
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Explanation
Question 12 The Prime Meridian runs through: Your Answer
Score
Ingolstadt, Germany
Shinjuku Train Station, Tokyo
Greenville, North Carolina
London, Ontario
Greenwich, England
Total
Correct
1.00
1.00 / 1.00
Explanation
Question 13 The process of transforming points on a 3D surface to a 2D map is called: Your Answer
Score
GIS Mapping
Map Projection
Correct
1.00
Cartographic Symbology
Geospatial Processing
Geocoding
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Explanation
Question 14 Mathematical transformations from the 3D Earth to a 2D map can preserve the following properties: Your Answer
Score
Landscapes
Correct
0.12
Distance
Correct
0.12
Population Data
Correct
0.12
Direction
Correct
0.12
Topography
Correct
0.12
Area
Correct
0.12
Explanation
Cultural Regions
Correct
0.12
Shape
Correct
0.12
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 15 Countries with a ________ population growth rate typically have a _______ percentage of working age population. Your Answer
Higher, Lower
Higher, Stable
Stable, Lower
Score
Correct
1.00
Explanation
Lower, Lower
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 16 The Web Mercator projection: Your Answer
Score
Enables the map to be maximally useful on the Internet
Causes areas close to the North/South poles to be greatly exaggerated in size
Provides significant advantages over projections not designed for the Web
Causes areas around the Equator to be exaggerated in size
Correct
1.00
Explanation
Ensures that area measurements are consistent across the map
Total
1.00 / 1.00
Question 17 Tapestry segments are: Your Answer
Used to choose appropriate map projections based on geospatial data content
Developed to help local governments conduct community planning activities
Created by the U.S. Census Bureau and shared with the public
Beautiful wall hangings in convenient sizes for use in home interiors
Score
Explanation
Created to describe lifestyles of residents in order to support business marketing efforts
Total
Correct
1.00
1.00 / 1.00
