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What function is used to read a shape file?
What function is used to read a shape file?
read_file
What does points_from_x_y(x, y) do?
What does points_from_x_y(x, y) do?
translates x and y string to latitude and longitude
What is the purpose of GeoDataFrame(data, geometry, crs)?
What is the purpose of GeoDataFrame(data, geometry, crs)?
converts a pandas dataframe to a geographic dataframe
What is the function of sjoin(dataframe base, dataframe to add)?
What is the function of sjoin(dataframe base, dataframe to add)?
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What parameter is used to add a legend to a plot?
What parameter is used to add a legend to a plot?
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What does cmap = 'name' specify?
What does cmap = 'name' specify?
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What does figsize = [Height, Width] control?
What does figsize = [Height, Width] control?
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What does alpha = n between 1 and 0 do?
What does alpha = n between 1 and 0 do?
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What does Pysal library's EqualInterval('column', k = n) do?
What does Pysal library's EqualInterval('column', k = n) do?
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What is the purpose of data.plot(..., scheme = 'EqualInterval', k = n) in Geopandas?
What is the purpose of data.plot(..., scheme = 'EqualInterval', k = n) in Geopandas?
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What does Contextly library's add_basemap(plotname, crs, source) function do?
What does Contextly library's add_basemap(plotname, crs, source) function do?
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What parameters are required for Folium library's Map(location, zoom_start, tiles)?
What parameters are required for Folium library's Map(location, zoom_start, tiles)?
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What does Folium library's Choropleth().add_to(map) do?
What does Folium library's Choropleth().add_to(map) do?
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Study Notes
Geospatial Libraries Overview
- Geopandas primarily handles geographical data and allows for powerful spatial data manipulation.
- Pysal is a library used for spatial analysis; includes sub-library Mapclassify which classifies values for thematic mapping.
- Contextily adds background maps from various sources, enhancing visual representation.
- Folium specializes in creating interactive maps easily قابل للتفاعل with users.
Key Functions in Geopandas
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Word.read_file
- Reads and imports shape files for geographical data analysis.
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Word.points_from_x_y(x, y)
- Converts x and y coordinates from a table into geographic latitude and longitude points.
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Word.GeoDataFrame(data, geometry = geopandas.points..., crs = 'crsname')
- Transforms a standard pandas DataFrame into a GeoDataFrame, enabling spatial operations.
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Word.sjoin(dataframe base, dataframe to add)
- Performs a spatial join between two dataframes, adding attributes from one to the other based on their geographical relationship.
Visualization Adjustments
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Word, legend = True
- Incorporates a legend into visualizations for better interpretability.
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Word, cmap = 'name'
- Applies a specified color map to enhance visual distinction of data categories.
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Word, figsize = [Height, Width]
- Sets the size of the visualization in inches, allowing for custom dimensions.
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Word, alpha = n between 1 and 0
- Adjusts the transparency of map elements for clearer overlay.
Classification and Visualization in Pysal
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Word[Pysal library].EqualInterval('column', k = n)
- Generates classifications based on equal intervals for data, not visualized directly.
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Word[Geopandas] data.plot(..., scheme = 'EqualInterval', k = n)
- Utilizes the previously defined classifications to visualize data using equal intervals on a map.
Tools for Mapping and Visualization
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Word[Contextily library].add_basemap(plotname, crs = , source = cx.nameofthemap)
- Integrates a selected base map into the existing plot to provide contextual geographical data.
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Word[Folium library].Map(location=[centralpointx,centralpointy], zoom_start=(from 1 to 19), tiles = )
- Creates a Folium map centered at specified coordinates, with zoom level adjustable from 1 to 19, and customizable tile options.
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Word[Folium library].Choropleth().add_to(map)
- Establishes a choropleth layer that categorizes areas based on data values, then integrates it into the Folium map for visualization.
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Test your knowledge on Geopandas and related geospatial libraries with this set of flashcards. Learn important functions like reading shape files and translating coordinates to create interactive maps. Perfect for students or professionals looking to enhance their understanding of geographic data handling.
