Remote sensing is
The use of 3 or more satellites to determine an exact location
A system which is used to collect, analyze and produce geographic and locational data.
The capturing of images of the earth’s surface from airplanes or satellites.
A global navigational system using satellites, to provide information on location.
The physical observation of a place, whilst recording details
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Which statement best describes the collection of spatial data through field observation?
Examining photographs for spatial evidence
Examining the world around you in real-time, and recording information as you see it
Undertaking interviews with participants and analysing their responses
Using a drone to collect visual data in the field to analyse later in the laboratory
Analyzing an account of a journey which describes an area or information about people
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To track the spread of forest fires, which method of geographic data collection would be used?
Remote sensing
Travel narratives
Personal interviews
Media reports
Field observations
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Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?
Travel narratives
Interviews
Census data
Visual observations
Photographic interpretation
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GPS is an acronym for
Global Positioning System
General Positioning System
Global Power System
Global Positioning Sensing
Geospatial Positioning System
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The scientific study of map creation is known as
Mapping
Data visualization
Ethnography
Cartography
Demography
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Triangulation is
A type of map, in the shape of a triangle
A projection onto a 3D prism
Another word for remote sensing
Used by GPS, it takes at least three satellites’ information to determine the exact location
An example of the cultural landscape
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