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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Software</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>People</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>ArcGIS</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</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Raster cells</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</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</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.</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</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</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</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</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</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</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.</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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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