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Geography June Exam P2 (Mix)
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What is the primary purpose of a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

  • To capture, store, analyze, and present spatial and geographical data (correct)
  • To create maps and visualize geographic data
  • To manage and process large datasets
  • To provide navigation and routing services

    • Which of the following is NOT considered a core component of a Geographic Information System?

  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Data
  • Algorithms (correct)

    • What type of data does a Geographic Information System primarily work with?

  • Tabular data
  • Textual data
  • Numerical data
  • Spatial data (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a key component of a Geographic Information System?

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

    What type of data in a Geographic Information System provides descriptive details about spatial data?

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

    Which of the following is a key functionality of a Geographic Information System?

    <p>Analyzing spatial relationships and patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of data represents geographic features as precise points, lines, and polygons?

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

    What is the fundamental geometric shape used in GIS to represent specific locations like wells or landmarks?

    <p>Points/Nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which sector utilizes GIS for applications such as market analysis, logistics, real estate, agriculture, and mining?

    <p>Private sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of using maps, photographs, and other data sources to create manual layers on tracing paper called?

    <p>Developing a 'Paper GIS'</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>Querying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a core component of a Geographic Information System?

    <p>Satellite imagery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of attribute data in a GIS?

    <p>To provide descriptive details about spatial data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key functionality of a Geographic Information System?

    <p>Computer-aided design (CAD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the infrastructure that enables data sharing and connectivity in a GIS?

    <p>Network infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of procedures in a Geographic Information System?

    <p>To define methods and protocols for data collection, analysis, and application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which GIS functionality allows users to ensure data consistency across different layers and sources for accurate analysis?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a fundamental geometric shape used in GIS?

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

    What is the process of distributing data among users while protecting sensitive information through encryption, passwords, and other security measures called?

    <p>Data Sharing and Security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of data is ideal for representing continuous phenomena like temperature gradients in GIS?

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

    Which sector utilizes GIS for applications such as urban planning, disaster management, resource allocation, environmental conservation, and public health?

    <p>Government Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of creating a basic GIS by layering information such as land use, transportation networks, and hydrography on tracing paper called?

    <p>Developing a 'Paper GIS'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of identifying spatial and attribute data from materials like satellite images, topographic maps, and statistics?

    <p>Interpreting GIS Data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which GIS functionality involves stacking different types of data (vegetation, water sources, roads) in layers to analyze relationships and patterns?

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

    In GIS, what is the term for creating manual layers on tracing paper for educational or preliminary planning purposes?

    <p>Developing a 'Paper GIS'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector utilizes GIS for applications such as logistics, real estate, agriculture, and mining?

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

    What process in GIS involves ensuring data consistency across different layers and sources for accurate analysis?

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

    Which type of data in GIS comprises pixels or grid cells and is ideal for representing continuous phenomena like temperature gradients?

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

    What best describes the role of attribute data in a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

    <p>Attribute data provides descriptive details about spatial data, such as the type of vegetation or road names.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the network component in a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

    <p>To ensure data sharing and connectivity among users and systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In GIS, what is spatial data primarily concerned with?

    <p>Representing geographical locations and characteristics on the Earth's surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT considered a core component of a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

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

    What does a GIS primarily work with regarding data?

    <p>Geographical locations and characteristics of features on the Earth's surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of data is most suitable for representing continuous phenomena like temperature gradients in GIS?

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

    What does Attribute Data in GIS primarily consist of?

    <p>Descriptive information about spatial data characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT considered a core component of a Geographic Information System?

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

    What is the main function of Procedures in GIS?

    <p>Guiding data collection and analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In GIS, what is the primary focus of Spatial Data?

    <p>Geographical location and features characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Creating buffers around features for impact analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the infrastructure enabling data sharing and connectivity in GIS called?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a fundamental geometric shape used in GIS?

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

    What process allows users to transform, combine, and extract data to make informed decisions in GIS?

    <p>Data Manipulation and Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following data types represents geographic features as precise points, lines, and polygons?

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

    What is the process of creating zones around map features to analyze impacts like pollution spread or noise levels called?

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

    Which type of data provides descriptive details about spatial data in a GIS?

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

    What is the process of developing a basic GIS by layering information on tracing paper called?

    <p>Paper GIS</p> Signup and view all the answers

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