5 Questions
What is a GIS data model?
An abstract representation of the real world in various forms
Which of the following is a characteristic of the object-based model in GIS data models?
Spatial objects represent discrete features with identifiable boundaries
What is the purpose of a GIS data model?
To analyze and describe real-world features in GIS
What distinguishes raster and vector GIS data models?
Representation as points, lines, and polygons vs. continuous grid cells
In GIS, what do topology, topological, and non-topological data structures refer to?
How spatial relationships between features are defined
Learn about raster and vector GIS data models, advantages and disadvantages of different data models, topological and non-topological data structures, and database management system in GIS. Explore the abstract representation of the real world through various forms.
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