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What is the primary function of a Geographic Information System (GIS)?
What is the primary function of a Geographic Information System (GIS)?
- Storing and manipulating geographic information (correct)
- Developing marketing strategies
- Creating paper maps
- Analyzing historical data
In a GIS, what does the term 'spatially-referenced data' refer to?
In a GIS, what does the term 'spatially-referenced data' refer to?
- Data in non-digital formats
- Data only related to physical quantities
- Data with no geographic location information
- Data that includes geographic location as an important attribute (correct)
Why is GIS considered more efficient for maintaining and retrieving data compared to paper maps?
Why is GIS considered more efficient for maintaining and retrieving data compared to paper maps?
- Paper maps are more detailed
- Paper maps are more durable
- GIS requires less maintenance
- GIS can maintain and retrieve large quantities of data more efficiently (correct)
What distinguishes GIS from manual methods or drafting systems for integrating spatial and non-spatial data?
What distinguishes GIS from manual methods or drafting systems for integrating spatial and non-spatial data?
Which aspect of GIS enables the development of scenarios and 'what if' analyses quickly?
Which aspect of GIS enables the development of scenarios and 'what if' analyses quickly?
What makes GIS practical for solving complex planning and management problems?
What makes GIS practical for solving complex planning and management problems?
What type of data is used to describe the geographic phenomena in GIS?
What type of data is used to describe the geographic phenomena in GIS?
Which of the following is NOT an application of GIS?
Which of the following is NOT an application of GIS?
What is the primary function of GIS data?
What is the primary function of GIS data?
Which of the following is NOT a coordinate system used in GIS?
Which of the following is NOT a coordinate system used in GIS?
What is the main power of GIS?
What is the main power of GIS?
Which of the following is NOT a type of attribute data used in GIS?
Which of the following is NOT a type of attribute data used in GIS?
