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Second Continental Congress - ANSWER-A convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies that started meeting in the spring of 1775 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Managed the Colonial war effort and moved incrementally towards independence, adopting the United States Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Townshend Acts (1767) - ANSWER-A series of British acts passed beginning in 1767 and relating to the British American colonies in North America. Thirteen Colonies - ANSWER-A group ...

Chapter 1 Carbon and Its Compounds CHECKPOINT PROBLEMS Practice Problem 1.1 a) S — 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4 b) Cl — 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5 c) Na+ — 1s2 2s2 2p6 1-2 Copyright © 2018 Nelson Education Limited Practice Problem 1.2 a) Count valence electrons. Build a basic bonding framework and account for electrons used. Add remaining electrons and check for formal charges. The molecule has a lone pair on the nitrogen. All other electrons are bonding electrons. b) Count valence...

WGU D199 Introduction to Physical and Human Geography – 100% Solved immigrants people moving into a geographical area emigrants people moving out of a geographical area net migration the difference between the number of immigrants and the number of emigrants for a given geographical area in any given year return migration permanent return of emigrants to their country of origin travel visas documents that give temporary permission to enter a country brain drain a wealthy country's recru...

GIS EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 geospatial science - ANSWER-deals with the structure, manipulation, analysis, and display of spatial data spatial data - ANSWER-data which models the attributes of space 4 aspects of geospatial science - ANSWER-cartographic principles (maps), global positioning systems (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (aerial photos and satellite imaging) cartographic principles - ANSWER-orientation to maps, scale and resolution, map ty...

GIS Exam 1 Questions & Answers 2024 GIS what it stands for, definitions, what it can do, who uses it and for what (examples from articles and other sources) - ANSWER-Geographic Information Systems A set of computer tools for analyzing spatial data. A computer-based system to aid in the collection, maintenance, storage, analysis, output, and distribution of spatial data and information research institutions, environmental scientists, health organisations, land use planners, business...

GISP Exam Questions 2023 1. The property of area for a parcel polygon may be considered (choose best answer) A. Precise B. Accurate C. Legally correct D. Both A and B: Both A and B 2. A vector data model uses which of the following coordinate pairs to build curvature within a line? (best answer) A. Verticies B. Points C. Floating points D. Nodes: A. Verticies 3. GIS differs from surveying and mapping by introducing (best answer) A. Attribute description B. Spatial Analysis C. Lo...

Geomatics - the modern scientific term referring to the integrated approach of measurement, analysis, management, storage, and presentation of the descriptions and locations of spatial data Spatial Data - data that is collected using a variety of methods including earth orbiting satellites, air and sea-borne sensors, and ground based instruments data is processed and manipulated with state-of-the-art information technology using computer software and hardware Surveying - art of measuring d...

GISP Exam Questions The property of area for a parcel polygon may be considered (choose best answer) A. Precise B. Accurate C. Legally correct D. Both A and B - correct answer Both A and B A vector data model uses which of the following coordinate pairs to build curvature within a line? (best answer) A. Verticies B. Points C. Floating points D. Nodes - correct answer A. Verticies GIS differs from surveying and mapping by introducing (best answer) A. Attribute description B. Spat...

Define Geography - Study of Earth's physical features, inhabitants, and their spatial relationships/interactions Subfields of geographic study - Physical(landforms, water, soil, and animals) and Human(culture, economic and political) The Primary Steps of the Scientific Method - Observation, Hypothesis, Experimentation, Peer view, and Conclusion 4 primary environmental spheres - Atmosphere(air), Lithosphere(stone), Hydrosphere(water), and Biosphere(life) Latitude (parallels) - Lines go e...

World Geography SOL Review What is the difference between absolute location and relative location? - Absolute location is the exact position of a place. Relative location is the position of a place compared to the position of another place. What do latitude lines measure? Which direction are they drawn? What is the 0 degree line? - Latitude lines measure north and south. They are drawn east to west. The Equator What do longitude lines measure? Which direction are they drawn? What is ...

What are maps used for? -ANSWER - show an area larger than a person can see - present information concisely, especially the features of most interest to the user - demonstrate spatial relationships - show things people cannot see directly, such as minerals below ground or records of daily temperatures. Reference map -ANSWER - store data and show a variety of features for a variety of uses. - general storehouses of information Thematic maps -ANSWER - highlight specific themes -goal is ...