2.2

Question 1

quantitative

Answer 1

involving data that can be measured by numbers

Question 2

qualitative

Answer 2

involving data that is descriptive of a research subject and is often based on people’s opinions

Question 3

Census

Answer 3

an official count of the number of people in a defined area, such as a state

Question 4

Geographic information system (gis)

Answer 4

a computer system that allows for the collection, organization, and display of geographic data for analysis

Question 5

topography

Answer 5

the representation of earth’s surface to show natural and man-made features, especially their relative positions and elevations

Question 6

remote sensing

Answer 6

a method of collecting or analyzing data from a location without making physical contact

Question 7

Global Positioning System (Gps)

Answer 7

a network of satellites that orbit Earth and transmit location data to receivers, enabling users to pinpoint their exact location