Chapter 2

Question 1

absolute direction

Answer 1

n. the cardinal directions north, south, east, and west

Question 2

absolute distance

Answer 2

n. distance that can be measured using a standard unit of length

Question 3

cartograoher

Answer 3

n. a person who creates maps

Question 4

census

Answer 4

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

Question 5

geographic information system(GIS)

Answer 5

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

Question 6

global positioning system(GPS)

Answer 6

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

Question 7

map scale

Answer 7

n. the relationship of the size of the map to the size of the area it represents on Earth’s surface

Question 8

qualitative

Answer 8

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

Question 9

quantitative

Answer 9

adj. involving data that can be measured by numbers

Question 10

reference maps

Answer 10

n. a map that focuses on the location of places

Question 11

relative direction

Answer 11

n. direction based on a person’s perception, such as left, right, up, or down

Question 12

relative distance

Answer 12

n. distance determined in relation to other places or objects

Question 13

remote sensing

Answer 13

n. collecting or analyzing data from a location without making physical contact

Question 14

topography

Answer 14

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