Lesson 2, Chapter 1: Geographic Data

Question 1

Quantitative data

Answer 1

numbers

Question 2

Qualitative data

Answer 2

more descriptive and language-based

Question 3

Who gathers geographic data?

Answer 3

researchers, normal citizens, and governments

Question 4

Geospatial technologies

Answer 4

anything that uses hardware or software to examine and measure geographical features on the earth (GPS)

Question 5

Geographic information systems

Answer 5

software that manipulates geospatial data to make it of use for research or problem-solving

Question 6

Remote sensing

Answer 6

a method of data collection that gathers information about geographic locations through satellite imagery – can help visualize population patterns and other geospatial information

Question 7

Field observations

Answer 7

researcher visits a location and takes notes regarding the geographical features of that location (it doesn’t have to be notes; it could be photos, interviews, etc.)

Question 8

Media reports/travel narratives

Answer 8

media visits places to give information about the living conditions and the people living there; some people write published travel narratives documenting their experiences

Question 9

What is the difference between GPS and GIS?

Answer 9

GPS is used for finding locations, whereas GIS uses that information to find answers to research-based problems

Question 10

What are the two uses of geographic data?

Answer 10

it helps with decision-making, whether it be for us or policy makers; satellite-imaging can also be used to make decisions (e.g. wildfires in California)