You want to make a map showing distribution of cattle in Brazil. What kind of map would be best to show this information?(1 point)
Responses
political map
political map
isoline map
isoline map
physical map
physical map
dot density map
dot density map
What is the importance of understanding the functions of map properties?(1 point)
Responses
Map properties help geographers collect accurate information about distance, size, and location of a place.
Map properties help geographers collect accurate information about distance, size, and location of a place.
Map properties are used as guidelines to determine physical and political details of a place.
Map properties are used as guidelines to determine physical and political details of a place.
Map properties set boundaries for cultural regions, cultural groups, and their characteristics.
Map properties set boundaries for cultural regions, cultural groups, and their characteristics.
Map properties help geographers determine how continents are formed.
Map properties help geographers determine how continents are formed.
Map properties help geographers collect accurate information about distance, size, and location of a place.
Which of the following would be consulted when wanting information about natural and human-made features?(1 point)
Responses
topographic map
topographic map
a globe
a globe
thematic map
thematic map
political map
political map
thematic map
Which of the following would not be included in a possible map legend?(1 point)
Responses
a star for a historic site
a star for a historic site
a ^ for a mountain
a ^ for a mountain
a compass rose for direction
a compass rose for direction
a * for a city
a compass rose for direction
Which of the following layers would not be included in a digital map showing bat migration in the Southwest United States?(1 point)
Responses
A layer showing each type of bat that migrates in the region.
A layer showing each type of bat that migrates in the region.
A layer showing climate conditions of the southwest region.
A layer showing climate conditions of the southwest region.
A layer showing a map of southwestern states.
A layer showing a map of southwestern states.
A layer of arrows that show the directions of migrations.
A layer showing a map of southwestern states.
Displaying more than one set of data by using a GIS can help a geographer(1 point)
Responses
see possible relationships between the sets of data.
see possible relationships between the sets of data.
observe changes over time.
observe changes over time.
obscure irrelevant spatial data.
obscure irrelevant spatial data.
isolate a particular type of data.
see possible relationships between the sets of data.
Which question is an example of a research question that could best be answered with GIS?(1 point)
Responses
which of a city’s rapid transit routes are used the most
which of a city’s rapid transit routes are used the most
how a proposed commuter bike path might affect a city’s rush hour traffic
how a proposed commuter bike path might affect a city’s rush hour traffic
which building in a city houses the most people
which building in a city houses the most people
how much a city’s population has grown over time
how a proposed commuter bike path might affect a city’s rush hour traffic
What impact is climate change predicted to have on hurricanes?(1 point)
Responses
What impact is climate change predicted to have on hurricanes?(1 point)
Responses
Climate change is predicted to make hurricanes less severe than in times past.
Climate change is predicted to make hurricanes less severe than in times past.
Climate change is predicted to increase the intensity of rainfall produced by hurricanes.
Climate change is predicted to increase the intensity of rainfall produced by hurricanes.
Climate change is predicted to increase the frequency of hurricanes.
Climate change is predicted to increase the frequency of hurricanes.
Climate change is predicted to decrease the wind intensity of hurricanes.
Climate change is predicted to increase the intensity of rainfall produced by hurricanes.
What would be a relevant piece of evidence for someone trying to decide whether to insure a new condominium building in Florida?(1 point)
Responses
the history of Henry Flagler’s development of railroads in Florida
the history of Henry Flagler’s development of railroads in Florida
the success of a recent skyscraper development near South Beach
the success of a recent skyscraper development near South Beach
the total dollar amount of Florida’s hurricane-related damage in the past five years
the total dollar amount of Florida’s hurricane-related damage in the past five years
the popularity of a reality TV show set in Miami
the total dollar amount of Florida’s hurricane-related damage in the past five years
Multiple Choice
Which of the following would most likely appear in a feature article, but not in a news article, about Hurricane Katrina?
(1 point)
Responses
a map showing meteorological data about the storm, such as total rainfall and top wind speeds
a map showing meteorological data about the storm, such as total rainfall and top wind speeds
a sidebar containing a brief interview with a former New Orleans resident who was displaced by the storm
a sidebar containing a brief interview with a former New Orleans resident who was displaced by the storm
a chart listing information about public and private disaster-relief agencies that responded after the storm
a chart listing information about public and private disaster-relief agencies that responded after the storm
In which sentence below is the underlined word a predicate nominative?
(1 point)
Responses
Carmen is very interested in science, especially biology and anatomy.
Carmen is very interested in science, especially biology and anatomy.
Carmen plans to pursue a career as a doctor.
Carmen plans to pursue a career as a doctor.
Carmen is a volunteer at the local hospital.
Carmen is a volunteer at the local hospital.
According to the article "Educators Reach Out to Katrina Victims," what should educators and school personnel do to assist school-aged children after a national disaster?
(1 point)
Responses
develop a new sense of normalcy in school
develop a new sense of normalcy in school
do not use personal contact to evaluate them
do not use personal contact to evaluate them
completely relax disciplinary rules for traumatized children
completely relax disciplinary rules for traumatized children