Question

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1. a map is a ⊥ drawing so it is not possible to show a spherical area unless you _ (or alter) some details.
2. information gathered by _ is mostly in the form of images. this information helps _ make accurate _.
3. a system using 24 satellites to collect and _ information to earth helps give the exact _ of a given object on our planet. we usually call this gps, which is short for _ _ _.
4. some uses of gps include:(list 3 from the textbook)

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1. to depict aspects of various countries and world _, geographers create _, _, and _. they can use these tools to _ the various regions.
2. the geography tool made up of a group of _ is called gis, which stands for _ _ _. gis can pull together many _ of information, including different types of _ to solve a problem.

Explanation:

1. Maps are two - dimensional. To represent a spherical area, details must be distorted or simplified.
2. Satellites gather image - based information which helps in making accurate maps.
3. GPS (Global Positioning System) with 24 satellites collects and transmits information to determine the location of an object.
4. Common uses of GPS include navigation for vehicles, tracking of wildlife, and location - based services on smartphones.
5. Geographers create maps, globes, and diagrams to depict aspects of countries and the world and analyze regions.
6. GIS (Geographic Information System) is a group of computer systems that can integrate various layers of information including different types of maps to solve problems.

Answer:

1. two - dimensional; distort
2. satellites; map - makers; maps
3. transmit; location; Global Positioning System
4. Vehicle navigation; Wildlife tracking; Smartphone location - based services
5. regions; maps; globes; diagrams; analyze
6. computer systems; Geographic Information System; layers; maps