12 Questions
What is the primary function of GIS in storing geographical data?
To store geographical data in digital format
Who can benefit from using GIS?
Government, industries, land planners, home affairs, public sector offices, and private users
What is the significance of new data and technology in GIS?
It constantly informs GIS and provides new insights
What is the advantage of digital information in GIS?
It can dramatically increase the amount of information that can be collected, stored, analyzed, and displayed
What are aerial photographic images based on?
Photographs taken by aircraft or satellites
What is the role of people in GIS development?
They are key in developing GIS software that captures important geographic information
What is the primary purpose of surveying in GIS?
To gather spatial information on the ground
What type of aerial photograph is taken with a camera axis of 90° to the ground?
Vertical aerial photograph
What is a characteristic of orthophoto maps?
They combine map information with aerial photographs
What is the primary advantage of orthophoto mapping?
It provides a large scale, making features easily visible
What type of aerial photograph is taken with a camera axis of about 30° from vertical?
Low oblique aerial photograph
What can be superimposed onto orthophoto maps to provide additional information?
Contour lines
This quiz covers the basics of Geographic Information System (GIS) and its applications in storing and managing geographical data. It explores the various uses of GIS in different industries and sectors. Test your knowledge of GIS and its role in urban planning and development.
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