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Advances in Mapping Technology

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What role did geographic information system (GIS) play in the improvements of mapping?

It hindered the development of mapping systems.

It played a great role in the improvements of mapping. (correct)

It is a manual system that replaced computer-based systems.

It is a type of mapping system that only uses physical maps.

What can be done with geographic data in a GIS?

Only store and visualize.

Only analyze and interpret.

Only store and analyze.

Store, visualize, analyze, and interpret. (correct)

What kind of system is GIS?

A type of hardware that only stores data.

A manual system that uses physical maps.

A type of software that only analyzes data.

A computer-based system. (correct)

What has led to the development of more sophisticated mapping systems?

<p>The advancement of geographic information system (GIS).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is GIS used for?

<p>To store, visualize, analyze, and interpret geographic data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Advancements in Mapping Technology

Advances in technology over the last few decades have led to the development of more sophisticated mapping systems.
The geographic information system (GIS) has significantly contributed to the improvements in mapping.

Geographic Information System (GIS)

GIS is a computer-based system that enables the storage, visualization, analysis, and interpretation of geographic data.

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This quiz covers the development of modern mapping systems, with a focus on the role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).