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What type of projection touches the globe at a single point or line?
What type of projection touches the globe at a single point or line?
Secant projections have a scale factor of greater than 1.0 away from contact.
Secant projections have a scale factor of greater than 1.0 away from contact.
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What is the primary characteristic of continuous data?
What is the primary characteristic of continuous data?
Discrete data can be counted and has clear boundaries between values.
Discrete data can be counted and has clear boundaries between values.
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What is the EPSG code for NAD 1983 10TM AEP Forest?
What is the EPSG code for NAD 1983 10TM AEP Forest?
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Name one example of continuous data from the provided content.
Name one example of continuous data from the provided content.
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Tangent projections are better suited for __________ areas.
Tangent projections are better suited for __________ areas.
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Match the following characteristics with their respective projections:
Match the following characteristics with their respective projections:
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Discrete data typically uses ______ for data representation.
Discrete data typically uses ______ for data representation.
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Match the following characteristics with the respective data type:
Match the following characteristics with the respective data type:
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What type of distortion pattern increases uniformly away from contact?
What type of distortion pattern increases uniformly away from contact?
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The area of acceptable distortion is larger in tangent projections than in secant projections.
The area of acceptable distortion is larger in tangent projections than in secant projections.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of discrete data?
Which of the following is a characteristic of discrete data?
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What is often preferred for regional mapping?
What is often preferred for regional mapping?
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What type of scale does continuous data typically have?
What type of scale does continuous data typically have?
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What does the term 'Geomatics' primarily refer to?
What does the term 'Geomatics' primarily refer to?
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The term 'Geomatics' was first coined in the 21st century.
The term 'Geomatics' was first coined in the 21st century.
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All data types can have a true zero point.
All data types can have a true zero point.
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What year was the term 'Geomatics' created?
What year was the term 'Geomatics' created?
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The integration of data acquisition, processing, and modeling in Geomatics is essential for __________ management.
The integration of data acquisition, processing, and modeling in Geomatics is essential for __________ management.
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Which of the following is NOT a component of Geomatics?
Which of the following is NOT a component of Geomatics?
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Match the following Geomatics methods with their primary functions:
Match the following Geomatics methods with their primary functions:
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Technological advancements have hindered the progress of Geomatics.
Technological advancements have hindered the progress of Geomatics.
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Name one application of Geomatics that has expanded beyond Earth.
Name one application of Geomatics that has expanded beyond Earth.
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What numerical representation is used for binary data in habitat suitability modeling?
What numerical representation is used for binary data in habitat suitability modeling?
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Binary data can represent more than two options.
Binary data can represent more than two options.
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What is a key difference between ordinal and nominal data types?
What is a key difference between ordinal and nominal data types?
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Binary data is fundamentally __________ but can be treated statistically as numeric.
Binary data is fundamentally __________ but can be treated statistically as numeric.
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Which of the following statements about binary data is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about binary data is TRUE?
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Discrete data can take any value, including fractions.
Discrete data can take any value, including fractions.
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List two operations that can perform spatial analysis using binary data.
List two operations that can perform spatial analysis using binary data.
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Match the following data types with their characteristics:
Match the following data types with their characteristics:
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What type of projection is characterized by a cylinder touching or intersecting the Earth along the equator?
What type of projection is characterized by a cylinder touching or intersecting the Earth along the equator?
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An oblique projection's surface axis is perpendicular to the Earth's axis.
An oblique projection's surface axis is perpendicular to the Earth's axis.
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What is the primary characteristic of a normal projection?
What is the primary characteristic of a normal projection?
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In a __________ projection, the cone touches or intersects the Earth along one or two parallels.
In a __________ projection, the cone touches or intersects the Earth along one or two parallels.
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Match the types of projections with their characteristics:
Match the types of projections with their characteristics:
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Which projection type features a plane tangent to a point on the equator?
Which projection type features a plane tangent to a point on the equator?
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The quality of a projection is least where the projection surface does not touch or intersect the Earth's surface.
The quality of a projection is least where the projection surface does not touch or intersect the Earth's surface.
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Describe how a transverse projection differs from a normal projection.
Describe how a transverse projection differs from a normal projection.
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Which type of projection preserves the relative sizes of areas on the Earth's surface?
Which type of projection preserves the relative sizes of areas on the Earth's surface?
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All projections result in the same distortion of features when projected onto a flat surface.
All projections result in the same distortion of features when projected onto a flat surface.
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What is the main purpose of conformal projections?
What is the main purpose of conformal projections?
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The distortion properties of a given projection surface remain unchanged when the ______ is changed.
The distortion properties of a given projection surface remain unchanged when the ______ is changed.
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Which of the following is an example of an equal-area map projection?
Which of the following is an example of an equal-area map projection?
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Equal-area projections can completely maintain the shapes of geographic features.
Equal-area projections can completely maintain the shapes of geographic features.
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What characteristic do meridians and parallels of equal-area projections have?
What characteristic do meridians and parallels of equal-area projections have?
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Study Notes
Basic Definitions
- Geomatics: A modern discipline that combines gathering, storing, processing, modeling, analyzing, and delivering spatially referenced data.
- The term geomatics was created at Laval University in Canada in 1982 by Michel Paradis.
- "Geo" refers to Earth, and "matics" comes from informatics.
- Data: Raw measurements or observations.
- Information: Processed and interpreted data.
Scope of Geomatics
- Cartography: Graphical or numerical representation of Earth's shape, dimensions, and natural/artificial details. Used to determine Earth's shape and size.
- Geodesy: Determining the shape and size of the Earth.
- Photogrammetry: Determining the position and shapes of objects from photographic images.
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS): Provides real-time 3D positioning of fixed and moving objects.
- Remote Sensing: Acquires territorial and environmental spatial data remotely.
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Manages, analyzes, and visualizes spatially referenced data.
- Hydrography: Measures and describes the physical features of oceans, seas, coastal areas, lakes, and rivers.
- Topography: Measures and represents details of the Earth's surface.
Geomatics Today
- Technological advancements have improved environmental management in geomatics.
- Many current Earth-observing satellites collect vast amounts of data about Earth's systems.
- Cloud computing and improved hardware enable real-time processing of large datasets.
- Geomatics applications have expanded beyond Earth to other planets.
- The field continues to evolve with new applications and technologies.
Geomatics Applications in Natural Resource Management
- Conservation Biology: Focuses on preserving biodiversity and managing ecosystems to protect species and habitats.
- Forest Ecology and Management: Studies and manages forest ecosystems to ensure sustainable use and conservation.
- Agriculture and the Environment: Researches and implements practices to reduce environmental impacts and enhance ecosystem services in agriculture.
- Land Reclamation and Remediation: Develops techniques for restoring disturbed land and water bodies.
- Environmental Soil Science: Studies soil properties and processes to improve land management and agricultural productivity.
- Water and Land Resources Management: Manages water resources and land use to balance ecological, economic, and social needs.
- Wildlife Management: Studies wildlife populations and habitats for conservation and management strategies.
- Protected Areas and Wildland Management: Plans and manages protected areas to conserve natural landscapes.
Geomatics Applications in Natural Resource Management in Alberta
- Oil Sands Monitoring: Tracks environmental impacts of oil sands development using remote sensing and GIS.
- Wetland Mapping: Inventories and classifies wetlands, supporting conservation and land use planning.
- Forest Fire Management: Predicts fire behavior, plans suppression strategies, and assesses post-fire recovery.
- Caribou Habitat Management: Maps and monitors critical habitat for woodland caribou conservation efforts.
Geographic Concepts
- Location: The position of an object on Earth's surface, fundamental in geography and GIS.
- Nominal: Described by name (e.g., city names).
- Absolute: Using a reference system (e.g., latitude/longitude).
- Direction: Position relative to another along a line.
- Egocentric Direction: Using oneself as a reference.
- Landmark Direction: Using landmarks or features.
- Distance: The separation between locations.
- Nominal: Using qualitative terms.
- Absolute: Measured using standard metrics.
- Space: Often described qualitatively.
- Topological Space: Relationships and connectivity between locations within space.
Real-world Applications of Geomatics in Natural Resource Management
- A link to NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio is provided to examine real-world applications in natural resource management.
Map
- A map is a symbolized image of geographic reality, representing selected features or characteristics.
- Essential Map Elements:
- Title: Purpose or subject.
- Legend: Explains symbols, colors, and patterns.
- Scale: Relationship between distances.
- Compass Rose: Geographic north
- Grid coordinates: for locating features
- Labels: Identify place or regions
- Inset Map: A smaller map in a larger map context
Historical Map
- Example of a historical map (a map of the marvelous land of oz).
Spatial Thinking
- How we think geographically every day with mental maps.
- Humans are inherently spatial organisms, and we must relate to the world around us.
- Mental maps are psychological tools representing our environment, stored in our brains.
- We use them to navigate, plan activities, and understand events.
- Mental maps reflect geographic knowledge and spatial awareness.
Mental Map Practical Example
- A practical example for making a mental map to help a friend navigate an area.
- Useful Tips Helpful tips to consider when drawing mental maps
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Test your understanding of geospatial data types and projection methods in this quiz. Explore discrete and continuous data characteristics, as well as the differences between tangent and secant projections. Perfect for students to reinforce their knowledge of geography and mapping techniques.
