geography June exam P2 (Medium)
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What are the foundational components of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

  • Hardware, software, data, procedures, network
  • Hardware, data, people, network
  • Hardware, software, data, people, procedures, network (correct)
  • Software, data, people, procedures

Which component of GIS includes physical devices like computers and GPS devices?

  • Data
  • People
  • Software
  • Hardware (correct)

What type of data in GIS describes the characteristics and location of features on the Earth's surface?

  • Spatial Data (correct)
  • Procedural Data
  • Attribute Data
  • Network Data

In GIS, what do users and analysts interpret and apply to facilitate examination of spatial relationships?

<p>People (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which GIS component refers to the programs like ArcGIS or QGIS that process spatial data?

<p>Software (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The descriptive details about spatial data in GIS, such as the type of vegetation or the name of a road, are known as:

<p>Attribute Data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is best suited for representing continuous phenomena like temperature gradients?

<p>Raster Data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which GIS functionality involves stacking different types of data in layers to analyze relationships and patterns?

<p>Data Layering/Thematic Layering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'buffering' involve in GIS analysis?

<p>Creating zones to analyze impacts like pollution spread or noise levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what sector would GIS be used for market analysis, logistics, and real estate activities?

<p>Private Sector (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of data standardization in GIS?

<p>Ensuring data consistency across different layers and sources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does developing a 'Paper GIS' involve?

<p>Using maps, photographs, and other data sources to create manual layers on tracing paper (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Geographic Information Systems (GIS) integrate to capture, manage, analyze, and display geographically referenced information?

<p>Hardware, software, and data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of GIS includes users and analysts who interpret and apply the geographic data?

<p>People (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In GIS, which type of data refers to the geographical location and characteristics of features on the Earth's surface?

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

What does the 'network' component of GIS primarily enable?

<p>Data sharing and connectivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which program is commonly used in GIS for processing spatial data?

<p>ArcGIS (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What refers to the descriptive details about spatial data in GIS, such as the type of vegetation or road names?

<p>Attribute data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between vector and raster data in GIS?

<p>Vector data represents features as precise points, lines, and polygons, while raster data consists of a grid of pixels or cells. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a spatial object in GIS?

<p>Raster cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which GIS functionality involves creating zones around map features to analyze impacts, such as pollution spread or noise levels?

<p>Buffering (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sector would NOT typically use GIS for market analysis, logistics, and real estate activities?

<p>Non-profit sector (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of data standardization in GIS?

<p>To ensure data consistency across different layers and sources for accurate analysis. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which GIS functionality involves extracting information based on specific criteria, such as finding all cities within 50 miles of a coastline?

<p>Data querying (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of data sharing and security in GIS?

<p>Distributing data among users while protecting sensitive information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does GIS contribute to disaster management in the government sector?

<p>By integrating data from different sources for accurate analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which GIS functionality involves transforming, combining, and extracting data for decision-making processes?

<p>Data manipulation and analysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is layering data important in GIS analysis?

<p>To organize different types of data for relationship analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In GIS, what does creating zones around map features for analysis primarily help with?

<p>Analyzing pollution spread or noise levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes raster data from vector data in GIS?

<p>Raster data comprises pixels, whereas vector data represents geographic features. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key component of a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

<p>Programming languages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 'network' component in a GIS?

<p>To enable data sharing and connectivity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to the descriptive details about spatial data, such as the type of vegetation or the name of a road?

<p>Attribute data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which GIS functionality involves creating zones or buffers around map features to analyze impacts or proximity?

<p>Buffering (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between vector and raster data in GIS?

<p>Vector data represents discrete features, while raster data represents continuous phenomena (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical application of GIS in the business sector?

<p>Weather forecasting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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