Geographic Data Types and Representation Quiz
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Geographic Data Types and Representation Quiz

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What is the definition of spatial data?

  • Data representing geographical features such as points, lines, or polygons on a map (correct)
  • Non-spatial data related to the spatial element distributed on the map
  • Data that describes the elements of the map
  • Data about the characteristics associated with geographical features on a map

    • Which type of data describes the characteristics associated with geographical features on a map?

  • Spatial data
  • Topographic data
  • Non-spatial data
  • Metadata (correct)

    • What type of data includes the name of a road, its width, and type?

  • Metadata (correct)
  • Spatial data
  • Topographic data
  • Non-spatial data

    • What type of data has coordinates for all its corners and includes information about the type of land exploitation, number of inhabitants, and type of crops grown?

    <p>Spatial data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method aims to calculate the levels of points, distances between them, and extract coordinates using the Total Station device?

    <p>Spatial data sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Aerial photography involve?

    <p>Photographing the Earth’s surface through a regular camera installed in an aircraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of images do Satellite imagery refer to?

    <p>High-resolution images crafted from various sensors on imaging satellites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Global Positioning System (GPS) provide information about?

    <p>Location and time in all weather conditions anywhere on or near the Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of representing data involves giving each position a geometric symbol?

    <p>Point maps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do isopleth maps represent?

    <p>Temperature and pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of obtaining metadata sources involves conducting personal interviews or questionnaires?

    <p>Dealing directly with the phenomenon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two famous types of Satellite images mentioned in the text?

    <p>Landsat and Sentinel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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