GIS Components Organization Quiz

What is the primary function of GIS?

Transforming and analyzing geographic databases

Which of the following is NOT a major practical application area of GIS technology mentioned in the text?

Identifying historical city maps

What are the two key questions addressed by GIS technology?

Where is what? What is where?

In GIS, what does 'digitize' refer to?

Converting physical maps into digital formats Signup and view all the answers

Which type of analysis would help in tracking energy use in a facility according to the text?

Mapping quantities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of transforming geographic databases in GIS?

To derive meaningful insights for analysis Signup and view all the answers

What did John Snow do during the cholera outbreak in Soho, London in 1854?

He analyzed the outbreak and was skeptical of the prevailing belief about cholera transmission. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a GIS?

Storing and analyzing spatial data Signup and view all the answers

What essential questions does GIS aim to answer?

Where, Why, What Signup and view all the answers

What is the key function of a GIS system?

To store and analyze geographic data Signup and view all the answers

Why was Dr. John Snow skeptical during the cholera outbreak in London?

He doubted the hypothesis that cholera was spread through the air. Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Dr. John Snow analyze the cholera outbreak in Soho, London?

1854 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Spatial Data Engine (SDE) mentioned in the text?

To manage spatial data for quicker retrieval from databases Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Internet Map Server (IMS) play according to the text?

Providing maps over the Internet Signup and view all the answers

Which GIS component is responsible for managing databases with spatial technology extension?

Spatial Data Engine (SDE) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an Internet Map Server (IMS)?

Providing maps online Signup and view all the answers

Which component mentioned in the text allows users unfamiliar with GIS to view and interact with maps through the Internet?

Internet Map Server (IMS) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Spatial Data Engine (SDE) from Internet Map Server (IMS) based on the text?

SDE manages spatial data in databases; IMS provides maps over the Internet. Signup and view all the answers