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Which of the following scale is best representative of a small-scale map? |
| | A) | 1 inch to 1 mile |
| | B) | 1:1,000,000 |
| | C) | 1:63,360 |
| | D) | 1:24,000 |
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A map in which the area of its units has been distorted to be proportional to the data they represent is known as: |
| | A) | a cartogram |
| | B) | equal area |
| | C) | proportional symbol |
| | D) | topographic |
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With respect to U.S. Geological Survey Topographic Maps: |
| | A) | the contour interval may vary from as little as 1 to as much as 500 feet |
| | B) | the 1:24,000 series is complete for the contiguous United States and Hawaii |
| | C) | they do not display human or cultural features |
| | D) | they were designed for military purposes |
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Using Figure 2.2 or any map of world time zones, when it is noon in New York City, what time of day is it in Tokyo, Japan? |
| | A) | 2:00 AM the same day |
| | B) | 9:00 PM the same day |
| | C) | 2:00 AM the next day |
| | D) | 9:00 PM the next day |
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The term remote sensing refers to the: |
| | A) | calculation of the precise location of all one million plus U.S.G.S. benchmarks |
| | B) | construction of maps by computers |
| | C) | detection of the nature of objects from a distance |
| | D) | wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum |
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Water pollution, such as the amount of sediment, may be detected using which of the following? |
| | A) | astrological images |
| | B) | orthophoto images |
| | C) | topographic images |
| | D) | infrared photography |
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The distance between each degree of latitude is approximately: |
| | A) | 65 km |
| | B) | 100 km |
| | C) | 111 km |
| | D) | 360 km |
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Which of the following properties of a globe is incorrect? |
| | A) | All lines of latitude are parallel to the equator and to each other. |
| | B) | All meridians converge at the poles and are true north-south lines. |
| | C) | Meridians and parallels intersect at right angles. |
| | D) | Parallels increase in length as one nears the poles. |
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A half circle of 180 degrees of arc which connects the earth's poles is known as a: |
| | A) | latitude |
| | B) | meridian |
| | C) | longitude |
| | D) | parallel |
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The system of angular measurement for specifying a location north or south of the equator is known as: |
| | A) | latitude |
| | B) | longitude |
| | C) | parallel |
| | D) | meridian |
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Which statement is true about GPS technology? |
| | A) | GPS uses remote sensing. |
| | B) | GPS is a navigational device. |
| | C) | GPS involves infrared photography. |
| | D) | GPS gives relative location of places. |
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To increase precision, latitude and longitude are divided into: |
| | A) | meters and centimeters |
| | B) | minutes and seconds |
| | C) | latimites and longimites |
| | D) | meridians |
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The contour interval represents the: |
| | A) | accuracy of the surveying work |
| | B) | horizontal spacing between the contour lines |
| | C) | number of contour lines on a map |
| | D) | vertical spacing between contour lines |
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Which of the following is not a map projection? |
| | A) | Equidistant |
| | B) | Geoidal |
| | C) | Conformal |
| | D) | Azimuthal |
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Each time zone extends across approximately how many degrees of longitude? |
| | A) | 15 |
| | B) | 50 |
| | C) | 69 |
| | D) | 111 |
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Geographic information systems: |
| | A) | digitizes data from many different sources in order to display any combination of variables for map analysis. |
| | B) | are limited to military and homeland defense applications. |
| | C) | emphasize the use of the map as a means of information storage |
| | D) | can only display information from government data. |
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The principal purpose of topographic maps is to: |
| | A) | assess the human impact upon environmentally sensitive areas |
| | B) | determine the location and extent of urban areas |
| | C) | display elevation and terrain by the use of contours |
| | D) | provide information about geologic processes |
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If a map is called conformal, then it is correct for areas in terms of: |
| | A) | area |
| | B) | shape |
| | C) | distance |
| | D) | direction |
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A large-scale map depicts: |
| | A) | a large amount of detail for a large amount of area |
| | B) | a large amount of detail for a small amount of area |
| | C) | a small amount of detail for a large amount of area |
| | D) | a small amount of detail for a small amount of area |
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What is the principal device to show elevation on a topographic map? |
| | A) | Benchmarks |
| | B) | Spot heights |
| | C) | Shaded relief |
| | D) | Contour lines |
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The map type best used to record not only the presence of a phenomenon but to suggest a visual impression of the pattern is: |
| | A) | dot |
| | B) | choropleth |
| | C) | linear |
| | D) | cartogram |
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Flowlines would not be used to represent: |
| | A) | Airline routes |
| | B) | Political boundaries |
| | C) | Migration patterns |
| | D) | Ocean currents |
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False colored maps are produced by: |
| | A) | thermal scanners |
| | B) | radar |
| | C) | infrared film |
| | D) | standard photographic film |
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A choropleth map and a cartogram are both examples of the portrayal of geographic information based on: |
| | A) | point symbols |
| | B) | national symbols |
| | C) | line symbols |
| | D) | area symbols |
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The Global Positioning System is maintained by the: |
| | A) | United Nations |
| | B) | Department of Defense |
| | C) | US Geological Survey |
| | D) | Automotive industry |
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The Prime Meridian runs through: |
| | A) | New York City, New York |
| | B) | Quito, Ecuador |
| | C) | Greenwich, England |
| | D) | Pacific Ocean |
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Which of the following are correct latitude and longitude coordinates? |
| | A) | 110 degrees North, 78 degrees East |
| | B) | 110 degrees East, 78 degrees North |
| | C) | 45 degrees South, 120 degrees East |
| | D) | 60 degrees South, 123 degrees North |
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Which type of map projection shows true directions from one central point to all other points? |
| | A) | Equivalent |
| | B) | Conformal |
| | C) | Equidistant |
| | D) | Azimuthal |
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What kind of map shows a specific spatial distribution or category of data? |
| | A) | Thematic map |
| | B) | Reference map |
| | C) | General-purpose map |
| | D) | Location map |
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What kind of map combines the image characteristics of a photography with the geometric characteristics of a map? |
| | A) | aerial topographic map |
| | B) | electromagnetic map |
| | C) | stereoscopic map |
| | D) | orthophotomap |
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Which statement is not correct regarding Landsat satellites? |
| | A) | The first Landsat satellite was launched in 1972. |
| | B) | Landsat satellites are in a polar orbit from south to north. |
| | C) | Landsat's sensors measure many different types of electromagnetic wavelengths. |
| | D) | Landsat's sensors can depict objects up to 15 meters (50 feet) below the ground. |
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What term refers to the art, science and technology of making maps? |
| | A) | Geography |
| | B) | Geographical Information Systems |
| | C) | Cartography |
| | D) | Topography |
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Which of the following representative fractions would show the most detail on a map? |
| | A) | 1:1,000,000 |
| | B) | 1:24,000 |
| | C) | 1:63,360 |
| | D) | 1:10,000,000 |
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What type of map symbol do contour lines represent? |
| | A) | isoline |
| | B) | point |
| | C) | area |
| | D) | flow line |
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The statement "1 centimeter to 1 kilometer" is an example of what type of scale? |
| | A) | metric |
| | B) | verbal |
| | C) | graphic |
| | D) | representative fraction |
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