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Which of the following best describes 'adjacency' in GIS topology?
Which of the following best describes 'adjacency' in GIS topology?
Raster data is represented using vector objects that define shapes and boundaries.
Raster data is represented using vector objects that define shapes and boundaries.
False
What type of data does the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) collect?
What type of data does the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) collect?
Water resource data
The ______ Database is a raster dataset that provides land cover data in the United States.
The ______ Database is a raster dataset that provides land cover data in the United States.
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Match the following GIS concepts with their correct descriptions:
Match the following GIS concepts with their correct descriptions:
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Study Notes
Topology
- Topology describes how vector objects relate to each other.
- Adjacency: objects share a common boundary.
- Connectivity: How lines intersect within a polygon.
- Containment: How locations are situated inside a polygon.
Digitizing
- Digitizing is often done "heads-up" or "on-screen".
- Aerial photographs can be used as a backdrop.
- An empty data layer is created to sketch vector data.
Vector Data
- The National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) is an example of vector data in GIS.
- It collects water resource data for the United States.
- Data includes lakes, rivers, streams, canals, ponds, and coastlines.
Continuous Field View
- The world can be viewed as a continuous field of values.
- Values include temperature, atmospheric pressure, and elevation.
Raster Data
- Raster data is represented using a set of evenly distributed square grid cells.
- Each grid cell represents a single value (e.g., land cover, soil, elevation).
National Land Cover Database (NLCD)
- The NLCD is a raster dataset developed by US agencies, including the USGS and Environmental Protection Agency.
- It provides 30-meter raster data on land cover types such as developed areas, forests, and wetlands.
- The data is distributed freely via the National Map.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including concepts of topology, digitizing techniques, and the differences between vector and raster data. It explores how various data types relate to one another and their applications in GIS. Test your knowledge of the National Hydrography Dataset and other key GIS principles.
