lab 1: getting started
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MODULE 1: GETTING STARTED
Welcome to Introduction to Physical Geography. It is our desire that after taking
this course, you will be able to understand various aspects of physical geography,
and had fun learning how to do so!
MEET THE AUTHORS
Nancy Hoalst-Pullen is an Associate Professor of
Geography and Director of the Geographic Information
Science (GISc) program at Kennesaw State University. She
is also Associate Editor of the Journal of Applied Geography.
She obtained a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of
Colorado at Boulder, an M.A. in Geography from Indiana
State University, and a B.S. in Biology and B.A. in
Geography from Valparaiso University. Nancy's current
research interests include [sub]urban forest dynamics,
geographic trends of environmental perceptions, inter-institutional and inter-
disciplinary teaching pedagogies, and the use of GIS and remote sensing in urban
planning and forestry management. She has co-edited two books - Geospatial
Technologies in Environmental Management (2010) and the Geography of Beer
(2013) – and [co-]authored over a half dozen articles. Nancy supports off-campus
learning opportunities for university students and has taught students in Chile,
Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos and well as several locations throughout the USA.
In her free time, Nancy gardens and practices yoga.
Mark W. Patterson is a professor of geography and the
Environmental Studies coordinator at Kennesaw State
University in Atlanta, GA. His specialties are in geospatial
technologies, spatial analysis, and environmental geography.
He has extensive experience in the use of GIS for tracking,
monitoring, analyzing and managing natural resources. He has
researched and co-authored articles on forest cover change in
Chile, using satellite imagery to model socioeconomic
conditions, and using remote sensing technology for planning. In
addition, Mark has co-edited a book with Dr. Hoalst-Pullen on environmental
management and the Geography of Beer. He has been successful in securing
National Science Foundation (NSF) funding and other grants to support his
research. In his spare time Mark plays ice hockey. Dr. Patterson obtained his Ph.D.
from the University of Arizona.
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Tom Powers is an instructional designer, writer, editor,
and voice talent with 23 years of experience in the IT
industry supporting global audiences. He brought his
technical writing and KML markup language skills, in
addition to graphics and narration support, to this
project. Tom has his undergraduate degree in Geography
(California State University, Chico), a certificate in GIS
(Kennesaw State University), and a certificate in
Technical Communication (UCLA Extension). With Drs.
Mark W. Patterson and Mario Giraldo, Tom co-authored
the "Introduction to Remote Sensing" lab manual for
Kennesaw State University. In his free time, Tom is a fingerstyle guitarist who
recorded two CDs of original material ("Sarahnade" and "Ear Responsible"), a
cyclist, and a photographer (both digital and 35mm).
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OVERVIEW OF LAB MODULES
Current Versions of Applications
The following applications are used in many of the lab modules. Verify that you
have the current version of the following applications before you begin:
Table 1. Applications
Application Website Instructions
Adobe Flash http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer
/otherversions/
Choose the operating system
and appropriate version for your
computer
Google Earth
http://www.google.com/earth/ If Google Earth is installed, click
Help > Check for Updates
Online
Java https://java.com/en/download/m
anual.jsp
Choose the appropriate version
for your operating system
QuickTime http://www.apple.com/quicktime
/download/
If QuickTime is installed, click
Help > Update Existing
Software
Google Earth KMZ Files
Google Earth is the chief application used in these modules. You will be examining
many maps and map images in Google Earth and additional content on the internet.
As such, your internet connection speed will be a factor.
This introductory module will show you how to use basic Google Earth functions to
achieve your learning goals. As you work in the lab manual, the globe icon
indicates when you will refer to the Google Earth application.
Download KMZ file “Getting Started” on to your computer.
Note: Make sure you know where you are saving the file.
Google Earth uses two file formats: KML and KMZ. A KMZ file is a compressed
Keyhole Markup Language (KML) file used to store location information, text links
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and other data used in the Google Earth mapping application. KML and KMZ files
are essentially the same, except that the KMZ is a compressed version of a KML.
Open Google Earth.
Open the KMZ file “Getting Started” in Google Earth.
You can use one of the following methods to open the KMZ file:
Click directly on the KMZ file; or
Select from the menu options File > Open, and browse your drive for
the KML or KMZ file to open; or
Open Google Earth, and use the shortcut “CTRL + O” (using a PC) or
Command key ( ) + O (using a Mac), search for the file, and open it.
If you have a MAC computer, please see the next section.
For Mac OS Users
If you have a PC, you can skip this section
The Mac operating system (OS) associates file extensions, such as DOCX or TXT or
HTML, to specific programs. The KMZ files on your Mac computer might not
associate to Google Earth.
To associate KMZ files to Google Earth:
1. Go to the Mac Finder
application and select a KMZ
file.
2. Go to the menu bar and then
click Perform tasks with the
selected item.
3. In the menu, select Get Info.
Figure 1. Get Info option
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4. In the Info window, click
Open with.
5. Select Google Earth.
6. Click Change All. This action
changes all KMZ files to open
in Google Earth.
Figure 2. Menu select options
7. Click Continue. This action
confirms that you want all
KMZ files to open in Google
Earth.
Figure 3. Continue option
Structure of Modules
This manual is a compilation of 20 stand-alone modules covering various sub-fields
and topics in physical geography. While the content in each module differs, the
structure among them is similar.
Each module contains two components:
The first component is the lab component, which includes the lab
instructions, topic content and questions.
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The second component is the Google Earth KMZ file that you will download
and then open in Google Earth. For all of the modules, Google Earth is an
integral component, as you will use it to learn physical geography.
All modules (with the exception of this module) have the following structure:
A list of key terms and concepts.
A series of measurable learning objectives you should acquire after you
complete the material.
A series of vignettes that introduce you to many of the main topics in the
module, and include hyperlinks to videos and websites.
A physical geography topic from a global perspective.
Two to four sections that explore relevant themes and content in more detail.
Each module contains approximately 40 questions, and takes approximately 1.5-2
hours to complete.
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INTRODUCTION
In this module, we will cover many of the common Google Earth functions used in
any physical geography lab module. Information regarding these and other
functions can be found at the Getting to Know Google Earth website at the following
URL: https://support.google.com/earth/answer/148176?hl=en&ref_topic=4380577
You will learn the following functions and terminology in this module: Table 2. Functions and terminology
LAYOUT
Place Panel
Folders
Search Panel
Layers Panel
Toolbar
Navigation Controls
Keyboard Shortcuts
Opacity
MENU OPTIONS
Elevation Profile
Status Bar
Grid
Scale Legend
Historical Imagery
Ruler
Elevation Exaggeration
Latitude Longitude
Tour
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LAYOUT
3D Viewer
The 3D viewer is the main viewing pane in Google Earth, and contains the Google
Earth imagery (the globe). Viewing preferences – zooming in and out, imagery
shown, 3D terrain, kmz files activated, and so on - affect what dislays in the 3D
Viewer. Surrounding the 3D Viewer are the Sidebar (to the left), the Toolbar (above
the Viewer), and the navigation tools (to the right within the Viewer). Additional
information such as scale, historical imagery, and coordinate data appear within the
3D Viewer space when activated.
Figure 4. Google Earth 3D Viewer. Google and the Google logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc., used with permission.
3D
Viewer
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Sidebar
The Sidebar is the
main pane for all
activities in the
Google Earth labs.
Specifically, the
Sidebar displays the
Search, Places, and
Layers panes on the
left side of the Google
Earth application
window.
Figure 5. Google Earth Sidebar. Google and the Google logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc., used with permission.
To show and hide the sidebar click View > Sidebar, or press Control + Alt + B,
or click the Sidebar button ( ) on the toolbar. Mac users press Alt + + B.
Follow the directions to show and hide the sidebar.
QUESTION 1: What happens to the earth when you turn off the sidebar?
A. The Earth rotates
B. The Earth remains in the same position C. The Earth moves you to your current location
D. The Earth disappears
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Places Panel
The Places panel enables you to manage what displays in the 3D viewer. It is the
middle panel in the sidebar window and can be collapsed. This is the primary panel
that you will use in this course when you navigate Google Earth, and where the
KMZ files are found.
If you have not yet done so, open the KMZ file “Getting Started” so that it
shows in the Places panel in the Sidebar. When a file is first opened, it will be located under Temporary Places. If you close
or exit out of Google Earth, you will be prompted to save the file. If you save the
KMZ, it will show up next time under My Place in the Places panel.
Figure 6. Save to My Places option. Google and the Google logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc., used with permission.
In addition to saving
a KMZ, you can
remove or delete it.
To delete a KMZ,
click Edit > Delete,
or highlight the KMZ
file and press
Delete .
Figure 7. Delete KMZ. Google and the Google logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc., used with permission.
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Expand GETTING STARTED and then LAYOUT. Click Places Panel. Read the description and view the how-to video.
Question 2: How do you expand or collapse the Places panel?
A. Right click on panel and choose expand/collapse
B. Double click on the panel
C. You cannot expand/collapse the panel
D. Click on the blue triangle beside the word “Places”
Uncheck the Places Panel folder.
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Folders
The KMZ file contains various folders and files. Folders in Google Earth are similar
to folders in most file management graphic user interface (GUI) environments.
Specifically, there are parent folders and child folders.
Parent folders contain child folders. Both parent and child folders can have check
boxes or radio buttons to make the folder active. Check boxes enable you to select
any or all of the child folders. With radio buttons, you can select only one child
folder at a time. Click on the triangle to expand or retract the folders.
Links are blue and underlined. Links open windows, animations, and web pages in
the 3D Viewer window or web browsers.
For each parent folder, the scale in which you see the imagery is correct (that is to
say, there is no reason to zoom in or out unless otherwise noted). There will be
times where you will be prompted to double-click a folder to zoom the imagery to
the correct scale within the 3D Viewer window.
Double-click and select FOLDERS. Read the description and view the how-to video.
QUESTION 3: Which of the following is true?
A. Parent folders must contain child folders
B. Child folders can exist without parent folder
C. Radio buttons allow for more than one parent folder to be active concurrently
D. Check boxes allow for more than one child folder to be active concurrently
Uncheck the Folders folder.
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Search
The Search panel is located above the Places panel in the sidebar. While the Search
panel and the Places panel allow for search functions in Google Earth, the Search
panel enables you to type in and search for a specific address or location.
The Search panel accepts the following syntax:
o Place name (e.g. Eiffel Tower, Yosemite)
o Organization name (e.g. Wiley Publishing)
o Address (Street, City, State, Country)
o Zipcode or Postal Code
o Latitude/Longitude or UTM coordinate systems
Double-click and select Search. Read the description and view the how-to video.
Question 4: Type “Wiley Publishing Inc” in the Search panel. Which of the
following is the correct address?
A. 111 River Street Hoboken, NJ
B. 405 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY C. 1145 17th Street NW, Washington, DC
D. 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA
Google Earth saves recent search terms. To clear your search history, click History
> Clear History (Note: You might have to scroll to the bottom of the list if you have several searches), or click on the X found on the bottom right hand side of the
Search panel.
Expand Search Panel and then expand Now you try it – Search panel and
follow the steps.
Expand Now you try it – Places panel and follow the steps.
Note: For long names within a KMZ file, it might be necessary to expand the width
of the Sidebar by placing the cursor between the Sidebar and the 3D Viewer and
moving the Sidebar toward the 3D Viewer.
QUESTION 5: Which of the following is true? (Check all that apply)
A. You can search for a city by entering latitude and longitude
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B. You can search for a location by entering its name C. You can search for any word within a given KMZ file
D. There are two Search functions in Google Earth
Collapse and uncheck the Search Panel folder.
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Layers Panel
The Layers panel is located below the Places panel in the Sidebar. The Layers panel enables you to show and hide geographic information provided by various agencies
and other resources. Example layers include roads, weather, national parks, photos, map imagery supporting various global issues, and more.
Double-click and select Layers Panel. Read the description and view the how-
to video.
QUESTION 6: Which folder has Volcanoes data?
A. Weather
B. Gallery C. Global Awareness
D. More
Expand Layers Panel and then and expand Now you try it. Make sure the
check boxes are selected in order to zoom to the marked location.
QUESTION 7: What is the principal city west of the marked location?
A. Rome B. Milan C. Italy
D. Corse
Collapse and uncheck the Layers Panel folder.
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Toolbar
At the top of the Google Earth 3D Viewer is the Toolbar. The Toolbar enables you to
use to buttons to engage and disengage functions that you can also find in the drop
down menus. Consider these buttons as shortcuts to popular functions in Google
Earth.
The following list identifies the Toolbar icons and their menu equivalents:
Table 3. Toolbar Icons
Icon Description Menu equivalent
Show or hide the sidebar View > Sidebar
Display sunlight View > Sun
Add a placemark Add > Placemark
Display sky, moon, and planets View > Explore > Earth, Sky,
Mars, Moon
Add a polygon Add > Polygon
Measure tool Tools > Ruler
Add a path Add > Path
Email File > Email > Placemark, View,
Image
Add an image overlay Add > Image Overlay
Print File > Print
Record a tour Add > Tour
Display the view in Google Maps File > View in Google Maps
Historical imagery View > Historical Imagery
Double-click and select TOOLBAR. Read the description and view the how-to
video.
QUESTION 8: Which of the following icons allows you to display the location of day (daylight) and night (no daylight) at any given time on Earth?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Uncheck the Toolbar folder.
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Navigation Controls
The navigation controls, located in the top right of the 3D Viewer, enable you to
pan, tilt, and zoom, the map imagery. The controls display fully when you move
your mouse over them.
Note: If your navigation controls are hidden, select View > Show Navigation >
Automatically from the menu options.
Double-click and select Navigation Controls. Read the description and view the how-to video.
Expand Navigation Controls and then expand Now you try it and follow the steps.
QUESTION 9: Which function does not have a navigation control icon?
A. Move around (pan)
B. Look around
C. Tilt
D. Zoom
Collapse and uncheck the Navigation Controls folder.
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Keyboard Shortcuts
You can move the Earth and its imagery around in the 3D Viewer environment. As
you become more familiar with Google Earth, you may wish to use keyboard
shortcuts, particularly for navigation.
Double-click and select Keyboard Shortcuts. The table provides some common keystrokes for various navigation tasks.
Table 4. Keyboard Shortcuts
Action PC Keystroke Mac Keystroke
Move to the left. Left arrow Left arrow
Move to the right. Right arrow Right arrow
Move up. Up arrow Up arrow
Move down. Down arrow Down arrow
Rotate the Earth
clockwise
Shift + left arrow
Shift + left arrow
Rotate the Earth
counterclockwise
Shift + right arrow Shift + right arrow
Tilt the viewer to the
horizon
Shift + left mouse button
+ drag down
Shift + down arrow
Tilt the viewer to the
top-down view
Shift + left mouse button
+ drag up
Shift + up arrow
Zoom in Scroll wheel, + key, or
PgUp
Scroll wheel, or + key
Zoom out Scroll wheel, - key (both
keyboard and numpad), or
PgDn
Scroll wheel, or - key
(both keyboard and
numpad)
Display or close
overview window.
CTRL + M + M
QUESTION 10: Which two are true?
A. To move the globe toward the West, press W on the keyboard
B. To move the globe toward the East, press E on the keyboard
C. To move the globe toward the South, press S on the keyboard
D. To move the globe toward a North orientation, press W on the keyboard
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QUESTION 11: What happens if you press the letter “r”?
A. Open the Help menu
B. Place latitude and longitude grid over the viewer
C. Reset the view to North and the tilt angle top down
D. Bring the image to the default zoom of the entire Earth
Uncheck Keyboard Shortcuts folder.
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OPACITY
Within the Panels layer is the Opacity icon and slider. The Opacity function enables
you to set the transparency of images in the 3D viewer. The icon and slider set at
the bottom of the Places panel.
Double-click and select Opacity. Read the description and view the how-to video.
Expand Opacity and then expand Now you try it and follow the steps.
Expand Now you try it and answer the following questions:
Question 12: What do you see when you slide the Adjust Opacity to the far
left?
A. The Google Earth image
B. The thematic map overlay C. No change D. All images disappear
Question 13: Where would you place the Adjust Opacity slider to see both the Google Earth image and the thematic map?
A. All the way to the right B. All the way to the left C. Turn off the opacity function
D. Approximately in the middle
Collapse and uncheck the Opacity folder.
Collapse and uncheck the LAYOUT folder.
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MENU OPTIONS
File, Edit, View, Tools, Add, and Help are the six menus found along the top of
Google Earth. Within these menu options are several functions used in the lab
modules. While many of these functions have more than one pathway (that is to
say, there is usually a menu option and a shortcut option), the following are a list of
functions used in the lab modules, with the predominant menus noted.
Table 5. Menu Options
Function Menus
Elevation Profile Edit, Tools
Status Bar View
Grid View
Scale Legend View
Historical Imagery View
Ruler Tools
Elevation Exaggeration Tools
Latitude and Longitude Tools
Units of Measurement Tools
Tour Add
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Elevation Profile
Paths in Google Earth have an elevation characteristic which you can view in a cross-section format. The elevation profile shows you a cross section of the
topography and computes the distance, relief, and slope of the profile line. You can move the cursor along the elevation profile to see the slope of the line at a given location.
To view the elevation profile:
Select the path line item in the Places panel and then click Edit > Show
Elevation Profile, or
Right-click the path line item in the Places panel and then click Show
Elevation Profile
Google Earth displays the profile at the bottom of the 3D viewer. To close the
elevation profile, click the X in the top right corner of the profile window.
Expand MENU OPTIONS and then double-click and select Elevation Profile. Read the description and view the how-to video.
Note: To answer questions, you will have to know how to change the units, if necessary. Sometimes questions will ask for British units (for example, miles and
feet) and sometimes questions will ask for metric units (for example, kilometers and meters).
To change the Units of Measurement:
1. Click Tools >Options 2. Go to the 3D View tab and change the measurement to Feet, Miles, or
Meters, Kilometers
3. Choose Feet, Miles for this portion of the lab, and then click OK.
Expand Elevation Profile and then expand Now you try it and follow the
steps.
Question 14: What is the approximate length the profile (choose the closest number and unit)?
A. Approximately 243 miles
B. Approximately 246 km C. Approximately 312 meters
D. Approximately 514 feet
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Question 15: What is the maximum positive slope?
A. 2.1%
B. 4.1% C. 7.8%
D. 29.3%
Question 16: What is the maximum elevation?
A. 243 feet
B. 3815 feet C. 11861 feet
D. 12323 feet
Collapse and uncheck the Elevation Profile folder.
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Status Bar
The status bar enables you to view coordinates and elevation of your cursor
location. In addition, the imagery date and streaming status are provided. These
data are displayed at the bottom center in the 3D Viewer.
To display the status bar, click View > Status Bar.
Double-click and select Status Bar. Read the description and view the how-to
video.
Expand Status Bar and then expand Now you try it and follow the steps.
Question 17: Zoom out until the outline of the globe is visible. What happens to the coordinates if you pan off the globe and into space?
A. There are no coordinates shown B. There are negative coordinates shown C. There is an error message
D. The coordinates shown equal zero
Collapse and uncheck the Status Bar folder.
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Grid
The grid feature displays or turns off the coordinate system you are using (for
example, latitude and longitude) in the 3D Viewer.
To display the grid:
Click View > Grid, or
Press Control + L. Mac user press + L. (Because this is known as a
toggle, press this key combination repeatedly to engage or to disengage
the function.)
Double-click and select Grid. Read the description and view the how-to video.
Expand Grid and then expand Now you try it and follow the steps.
Question 18: How do you turn off the grid? (Check all that apply)
A. Press Ctrl + L on a PC
B. Press Esc on a PC C. Press + L on a Mac D. Press the undo button
Collapse and uncheck the Grid folder.
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Scale Legend
The scale legend displays in the 3D Viewer and continually updates as you move
around, and zoom in or out. You can configure the units of measurement in the
scale.
To display the scale legend, click View > Scale Legend. The legend displays in
the bottom left corner in the 3D viewer.
Double-click and select Scale Legend. Read the description and view the how- to video.
Change the Units of Measurement under Tools >Options to Meters, Kilometers in the 3D View. Then click OK.
Expand Scale Legend and then expand Now you try it and follow the steps.
Question 19: Approximately how many meters is the distance represented
by the scale bar?
A. 1400 meters
B. 400 meters C. 120 meters D. 1250 meters
Collapse and uncheck the Scale Legend folder.
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Historical Imagery
The historical imagery function enables you to view historical imagery for a given
location. Specifically, you can view the change of features, both natural and
manmade, over time and space.
To use historical imagery:
Click the Show historical imagery button ( ) on the toolbar, or
1. Click View > Historical Imagery.
2. Use the slider to view images from multiple acquisition dates.
Some location images go back prior to satellite technology; for example, Las Vegas
from 1950. For fun, do a Google search on historical imagery to see what other
Google Earth users have discovered.
Double-click and select Historical Imagery. Read the description and view the how-to video.
Expand Historical Imagery and then expand Now you try it and follow the
steps.
Question 20: What significant land-uses changes did you observe (check all
that apply)?
A. Gold course added
B. Agriculture increased C. Road network increased D. Human settlement increased
Collapse and uncheck the Historical Imagery folder.
If still active, click the X in the top right corner of the Historical Imagery slider in the 3D Viewer.
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Ruler
The ruler enables you to measure length of a line or a path. A line is a distance
between two points, while a path is a measurement of distance of multiple points
connected by straight lines.
To use the ruler:
1. Click Tools > Ruler, or click Show Ruler ( ) on the toolbar.
2. Select the tab for the shape that you will measure (Line, Path).
3. Select the units you want to use (for example, feet, meters, miles).
4. Go to the 3D viewer and begin measuring. As you draw, your results display
in the Ruler window.
5. Click Save if you want to save the line/path you created.
Double-click and select RULER. Read the description and view the how-to video.
Expand Now you try it - line and follow the steps.
Question 21: What is the approximate length of the line (with the correct unit of measurement)?
A. 205 miles
B. 330 km C. 330 miles
D. 205 km
Expand Now you try it - path and follow the steps.
Question 22: What is the approximate length of the path (with the correct unit of measurement)?
A. 205 miles B. 330 km
C. 330 miles D. 205 km
Collapse and uncheck the Ruler folder.
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Elevation Exaggeration
The elevation exaggeration function enables you to get a more pronounced view of
natural features that have a noted elevation change (for example, mountains and
canyons).
To set the exaggeration level:
1. Click Tools > Options. Mac users click Google Earth > Preferences.
2. In the Google Earth Options window, click the 3D View tab.
3. Enter a value in the Elevation Exaggeration field.
Note: The lower the number, the smaller the vertical exaggeration.
Conversely, the higher the number, the more pronounced the vertical
exaggeration. Typically, 2 is best integer to use to show exaggeration for
most labs (decimals are permitted). However, during tours or flyovers, you
might want to set a lower exaggeration setting (0.5-1).
Double-click and select ELEVATION EXAGGERATION. Read the description and view the how-to video.
Expand Now you try it and follow the steps.
Question 23: What is the elevation exaggeration when you apply “Restore Defaults” in the 3D View tab?
A. 0.5 B. 1
C. 2 D. 3
Question 24: When is the elevation exaggeration the greatest?
A. 0.5
B. 1 C. 2 D. 3
Collapse and uncheck the Elevation Exaggeration folder.
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Latitude/Longitude
Google Earth enables you to configure how latitude and longitude coordinates
display at the bottom of the 3D Viewer.
To configure latitude and longitude coordinates:
1. Verify that the status bar is enabled; click View > Status Bar.
2. Click Tools > Options. Mac users click Google Earth > Preferences.
3. In the Google Earth Options window, click the 3D View tab.
4. In the Show Lat/Long section, select the option you want. The following
table shows the latitude-longitude types for Iceland:
Table 6. Latitude Longitude
Lat/Long Selection Result
Decimal Degrees lat 64.963051° lon -19.020835° elev 0 ft
Degrees, Minutes,
Seconds 64°57'46.98"N 19°01'15.01" W elev 0 ft
Degrees, Decimal
Minutes 64°57.783' N 19° 1.250' W elev 0 ft
Universal Transverse
Mercator 27 W 593447.78m E 7205799.22m N elev 0 ft
Double-click and select LATITUDE LONGITUDE. Read the description and view the how-to video
Expand Now you try it and follow the steps.
Question 25: Which show Lat/Long selection displays measurements in
meters?
A. Decimal degrees B. Degrees, Minutes, Seconds
C. Degrees, Decimal Minutes D. Universal Transverse Mercator
Question 25: What are the latitude/longitude coordinates of the Central Park markers in Decimal degrees?
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A. 43. 77°N, 70.97°W B. 40. 77°S, 73.97°E
C. 43. 77°S, 70.97°W D. 40. 77°N, 73.97°W
Collapse and uncheck the Latitude/Longitude folder.
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Tour
The tour function enables you to control the tours (flight simulations) of the Earth.
The tour control panel appears when you start any of the tours in the course. The buttons are similar to any video or audio device with rewind, play, pause, and fast-
forward controls.
Note: Some Google Earth functions are not available when the tour control panel is open; consequently, close the tour control panel after viewing a tour.
Double-click and select TOUR. Read the description and view the how-to video.
Question 26: What icon appears in the folder when you are watching a tour (Hint: It is shown during the how-to-video)?
A. Folder icon
B. Dots with lines icon C. Video Camera
D. Google Earth icon
Collapse and uncheck the Latitude/Longitude folder, then the MENU OPTIONS folder, and finally, the 01 GETTING STARTED folder.
You have completed the Getting Started lab module.