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What is the main purpose of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) according to López Trigal (2015)?
What is the main purpose of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) according to López Trigal (2015)?
- To analyze geographic information unconsciously
- To capture and store digital information
- To select the route to work and vacation route
- To create and share useful information based on data and maps (correct)
How are decisions involving geographic information typically made using computers?
How are decisions involving geographic information typically made using computers?
- By analyzing alphanumeric data
- Through Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (correct)
- By using smartphones for navigation
- By selecting the route to work unconsciously
What does a GIS consist of, according to López Trigal (2015)?
What does a GIS consist of, according to López Trigal (2015)?
- A set of tools made up of hardware, software, data, and users (correct)
- A way to unconsciously select routes using smartphones
- A model of geographic reality
- A computer-based analysis of Earth sciences
In which areas have GIS been traditionally applied?
In which areas have GIS been traditionally applied?
What does Burrough (1994) define a GIS as?
What does Burrough (1994) define a GIS as?
What is the role of geographic information in decision-making according to the text?
What is the role of geographic information in decision-making according to the text?
What is the main component of ESRI's ArcGIS application suite?
What is the main component of ESRI's ArcGIS application suite?
What type of analysis is performed by the Spatial Analyst in ArcGIS?
What type of analysis is performed by the Spatial Analyst in ArcGIS?
What does GIS stand for?
What does GIS stand for?
Which document is designed to introduce basic GIS concepts through case studies involving the entire mapping process?
Which document is designed to introduce basic GIS concepts through case studies involving the entire mapping process?
What is the purpose of the glossary of geographical terms mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the glossary of geographical terms mentioned in the text?
Which software contains classic desktop GIS functionalities?
Which software contains classic desktop GIS functionalities?
What is the main purpose of ESRI's ArcGIS application suite?
What is the main purpose of ESRI's ArcGIS application suite?
What does ESRI stand for?
What does ESRI stand for?
