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.