For the Geographer, the New Mapping Tools Like Remote Sensing

question 127

Multiple Choice

For the geographer, the new mapping tools like remote sensing, GPS, and GIS are best viewed as ________.

• A) replacements for traditional geographic description
• B) in the test mode and too expensive for most geographers to use
• C) adjuncts to field study
• D) aids to the study of small areas
• E) too difficult for geographers to use

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Definitions:

New Mexico

A southwestern state in the United States, known for its diverse culture, historic sites, and landscapes, encompassing deserts, forests, and mountains.

Indian City

A city located in the country of India, or in historical contexts, a settlement in regions inhabited by Indigenous peoples in the Americas.

Northwest Passage

A sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic Ocean, sought by explorers for centuries as a potential trade route.

French Explorations

The overseas exploration by France, particularly during the 16th and 17th centuries, primarily focused on North America and parts of the Caribbean and South America.