The term for the imaginary line that circles the Earth at its widest point, dividing it into the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.

This ancient Greek mathematician and geographer is often credited with calculating the Earth’s circumference with remarkable accuracy.

This geospatial tool is a free and open-sourced gis software used for creating and analyzing maps and spatial data.

This map projection, often used for world maps, represents the Earth‘s surface as a flat, rectangular grid, but distorts size and shape towards the poles.

In GIS, what is the term for creating a map that displays the elevation or altitude of the Earth’s surface using contour lines?

Geographic concept that describes the distance north or south of the Equator and is measured in degrees.

Known for his world map created in 1569, this Flemish is considered one of the most influential mapmakers of the 16th century.

This popular geospatial tool, developed by Autodesk, is often used for computer-aided design (CAD) and mapping.

What is the name of the U.S. government agency responsible for maintaining and updating topographic maps and geospatial data?

Which GIS application involves tracking and managing the movement of vehicles, such as delivery trucks, in real-time?

The term for a circular ring-like coral reef that surrounds a lagoon, often found in tropical oceanic regions.

This 15th-century Italian explorer and cartographer created a world map that became known as the “Columbus map.”

This tool, often used for web mapping and geospatial data visualization, was developed by ESRI.

Technology that uses satellites to gather data about the Earth‘s surface and is commonly used in applications like weather forecasting and environmental monitoring.

This GIS application focuses on assessing the suitabilty of a location for a specific purpose, such as finding the best site for a new store.

Refers to the process of the Earth‘s plates moving and interacting at plate boundaries, leading to phenomena like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

This 18th-century British cartographer abd surveyor is famous for his detailed maps of the American colonies and is often called the “Father of American Cartography.”

Geospatial professionals often use this tool, developed by the USGS, for viewing, printing, and downloading topographic maps and geospatial data.

Widely used web mapping service, launched by Google, provides satellite imagery, street maps, and 360-degree panoramic views of streets.

What advanced GIS application is used to analyze the potential impact of a natural disaster, like a flood or earthquake, on an area to help with emergency planning and response?

Geographic term for a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and is often characterized by water on both sides.

What famous artist (who just hit Billionaire status), did Macy listen to on repeat to get through her GIS labs in undergrad?

This tool is a cloud-based service that provides access to a wide range of Earth observation satellite data and imagery.

This technology, developed by the European Space Agency, is similar to GPS but is intended to provide global coverage and operates independently of the U.S. GPS system.

In GIS, what is the term for the analysis of geographic data to identify patterns, trends, and relationships that may be immediately apparent?