10 Questions
Which GIS function involves obtaining information from a specific location?
Querying information to find location
What is the main function of GIS?
Mapping where things are
What is a common practical application of GIS technology related to land management?
Environmental impact statements
In GIS, what is the purpose of transforming data?
Displaying geographic database
What is a key aspect of GIS data input process?
Digitizing air photos
Which GIS function involves identifying the owner of a specific area?
Identifying area and owner
Why are environmental impact statements important in GIS applications?
To assess the impact of projects on the environment
Which GIS development is essential for planning facility maintenance?
Facilities management
What is an example of a data input source for GIS?
Digitizing satellite imagery
Why is mapping densities an important function in GIS?
To show concentration patterns
Study Notes
GIS Fundamentals
- GIS stands for Geographic Information System(s), which is a collection of computer hardware, software, and geographic data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information.
GIS Components
- Computer hardware
- Software
- Geographic data
GIS Functions
- Capturing
- Managing
- Analyzing
- Displaying
GIS History
- John Snow analyzed a cholera outbreak in Soho, London in 1854, challenging the prevailing hypothesis that cholera was spread through the air.
GIS Organizations
- American Geographical Society (AGS)
- Association of American Geographers (AAG)
- Association for Geographic Information
- BayGeo (San Francisco Bay Region)
- CalState GIS Specialty Center at San Francisco State University
- Cartography and Geographic Information Society (CaGIS)
- CGIA - the California Geographic Information Association
- ESRI – Environmental System (Earth Science) Research Institute
- Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)
- Geospatial Information & Technology Association – GITA
- INHS (Illinois Natural History Survey)
- UCGIS - University Consortium for Geographic Information Science
- USGS National Geospatial Program Home Page
GIS Definition
- GIS is a means of storing, retrieving, sorting, and comparing spatial data to support some analytic process.
- GIS answers the queries of: What, Where, and Why?
W W W of GIS
- What is attribute?
- Where is location?
- Why is analytical
Test your knowledge on Geographic Information System (GIS) fundamentals, including records fields, GIS history, components, functions, and related organizations like AGS and AAG.
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