Map Making and Analysis: Interactive Quizzes for Year 3 Geography

Question 1

What is the main reason for using layers in GIS?

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To organize different types of data

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To create 3D maps

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To zoom in and out of maps

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To share maps with others

Question 2

Which of the following is not an advantage of using GIS?

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Increased confusion

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Better decision-making

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Improved communication

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Reduced time and effort

Question 3

Which tool do we use to draw points on a GIS map?

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Point tool

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Line tool

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Polygon tool

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Symbol tool

Question 4

What is the main use of GIS?

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Creating maps and analyzing data

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Finding information about places

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Drawing pictures of the Earth

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Tracking animals

Question 5

What is the purpose of using layers in GIS?

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To organize different types of data

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To make maps more colorful

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To hide data that is not needed

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To print maps

Question 6

Which tool is used to measure distances in GIS?

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Measure tool

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Zoom tool

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Pan tool

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Select tool

Question 7

What is the difference between a point and a polygon in GIS?

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A point represents one location, while a polygon represents an area.

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A point is smaller than a polygon.

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A polygon can be edited, while a point cannot.

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Points are used for representing buildings, while polygons are used for representing land.

Question 8

What is the name of a common GIS software?

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QGIS

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Google Earth

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Microsoft Word

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Paint

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a type of data used in GIS?

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Data about how things are written

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Data about where things are

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Data about what things are like

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Data about when things happened

Question 10

What is the main purpose of using GIS?

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Tracking locations on Earth

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Playing games

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Sending emails

Question 11

What do the letters GIS stand for?

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Geographical Information Systems

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Global Information Systems

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Geographic Information System

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Geolocation Information Systems

Question 12

Which of these is not a way to use GIS?

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Growing plants

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Making maps

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Analysing data

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Planning how to use the land

Question 13

What is a layer in a GIS map?

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A group of information shown on the map about a particular subject

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The border around the map

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A way to change the map

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The name of the map

Question 14

What is a scale bar on a map used for?

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Measuring distances

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Zooming in on the map

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Showing the north direction

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Measuring the population

Question 15

What does DEM mean in GIS?

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Digital Elevation Model

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Digital Environment Map

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Dynamic Elevation Model

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Dimensional Elevation Map

Question 16

What is the map legend for?

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Explaining the symbols and colors used on the map

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Showing the scale of the map

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Giving extra information about the map data

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Zooming in on the map

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using GIS?

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It can be used to spy on people

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It can help us make better decisions

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It can save us time and money

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It can help us learn about the world around us

Question 18

What is GIS short for?

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Geographic Information Systems

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Global Information Systems

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Geospatial Information Systems

Question 19

What do we use different layers for in GIS?

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To keep different types of data organised

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To move around the map more easily

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To make 3D models of the world

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Because we like lots of colours

Question 20

What is a map projection?

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A way of drawing the Earth's round shape on a flat map

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A way of measuring distances on a map

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A way of making 3D models of the Earth

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None of these

Question 21

What is the scale of a map?

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The difference between the distance on the map and the distance in real life

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The size of the map

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The amount of detail on the map

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How old the map is

Question 22

What is a GIS database?

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A store of information about the world saved on a computer

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A tool for creating maps

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A type of map projection

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None of these

Question 23

What is the difference between spatial and attribute data?

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Spatial data describes where a place is, while attribute data describes what it is like

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Attribute data describes where a place is, while spatial data describes what it is like

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They are both the same thing

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None of these

Question 24

What is geospatial analysis?

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Using GIS to answer questions about the world

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Making maps and other pictures

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Collecting information for GIS

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None of these

Question 25

What is the full name of the system used to store, analyze, and display geographical data?

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

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Global Information Systems (GIS)

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Geographic Information Services (GIS)

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Global Information Services (GIS)

Question 26

What do we call the computer programs used to create and change GIS data?

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GIS software

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Spatial analysis software

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Mapping software

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Data visualization software

Question 27

How are vector and raster data formats different in GIS?

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Vector data is made up of points and lines, while raster data is made up of a grid of cells.

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Raster data is made up of points and lines, while vector data is made up of a grid of cells.

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Vector data is used to store spatial information, while raster data is used to store non-spatial information.

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There is no difference between vector and raster data.

Question 28

What is the name of the process used to change GIS data from one format to another?

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Data conversion

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Data interpolation

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Data analysis

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Data visualization

Question 29

What do the letters G, I, and S in GIS stand for?

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Geographical Information Systems

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Global Information Systems

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Geographical Information Science

Question 30

Which of these is NOT something that you can do with GIS?

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Tell you the weather tomorrow

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Make maps

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Store information about places

Question 31

In GIS, what is a layer?

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A group of related information on a map

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A different type of map

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A tool for changing data

Question 32

What does the legend on a map do?

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Shows the symbols used on the map

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Unlocks the map

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Measures distances on the map

Question 33

What is the difference between a point and a line in GIS?

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A point shows a location, while a line shows a path.

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A line shows a location, while a point shows a path.

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Points and lines both show paths.

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a spatial relationship used in GIS?

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Similar

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Adjacent

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Intersects

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Contains

Question 35

What is the main purpose of Geographical Information Systems (GIS)?

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To store, analyze, and display geographical data

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To create art

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To write essays

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To play games

Question 36

Which of these is a common use of GIS?

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Creating maps

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Making phone calls

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Playing sports

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Writing poems

Question 37

What is a layer in GIS?

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A set of data about a particular topic

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A type of sandwich

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A computer program

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A piece of clothing

Question 38

What is the difference between vector and raster data in GIS?

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Vector data stores points, lines, and polygons, while raster data stores pixels

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Vector data is stored on CDs, while raster data is stored on floppy disks

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Vector data is used for making maps, while raster data is used for making 3D models

Question 39

What is a spatial query in GIS?

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A search for data based on its location

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A type of computer virus

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A tool for editing GIS data

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A special map projection

Question 40

Which of these is an example of a real-world application of GIS?

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Finding the best route for a delivery truck

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Playing a musical instrument

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Writing a poem

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Painting a picture

Question 41

What is a potential benefit of using GIS in education?

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It can help students visualize and understand complex geographical concepts

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It can make students more popular

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It can help students win lottery prizes

Question 42

What is a challenge to using GIS in the classroom?

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Finding appropriate data and resources

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Convincing students that GIS is cool

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Getting students to stop playing games on computers

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There are no challenges to using GIS in the classroom

Question 43

What does GIS stand for?

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Geographical Information Systems

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Geospatial Information Systems

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Global Information Systems

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Geographic Information Systems

Question 44

What is the purpose of using GIS in geography?

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To store, analyze, and display geographical data

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To predict future weather patterns

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To design buildings

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To play video games

Question 45

Which of the following is a type of data that can be stored in a GIS?

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Land use

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Grocery lists

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Phone numbers

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Recipes

Question 46

What is a common use of GIS in urban planning?

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Analyzing population density

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Designing furniture

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Creating paintings

Question 47

Which of the following is a benefit of using GIS in geography?

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It helps to visualize and analyze complex spatial data

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It makes learning geography boring

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It is very expensive to use

Question 48

What is the role of metadata in GIS?

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It provides information about the data, such as its source, accuracy, and limitations

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It is used to store the actual spatial data

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It is only used for very large datasets

Question 49

How can GIS be used to address environmental issues?

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It can be used to monitor pollution, track deforestation, and predict the impact of climate change

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It cannot be used to address environmental issues

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It is only used to create maps