GIS Lecture 01: Introduction and History
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GIS Lecture 01: Introduction and History

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Why is geographic location considered an important attribute of activities, policies, strategies, and plans?

  • Because it is the only attribute that matters.
  • Because it is the most convenient basis for tracking human activities. (correct)
  • Because it helps in tracking events and activities.
  • Because it creates geographical winners and losers.

    • What is the main focus of geographic information systems (GIS)?

  • Creating funding formulas for geographical winners and losers.
  • Tracking only events and activities.
  • Tracking events, activities, and things without considering their location.
  • Tracking events, activities, and things along with their respective locations. (correct)

    • What does the statement 'Almost everything that happens, happens somewhere.' imply?

  • Human activities are not confined to the Earth's surface.
  • Geographic location is an important aspect of human activities. (correct)
  • Location is irrelevant in decision-making.
  • Location has no impact on policies and strategies.

    • What is the significance of knowing the location of events and activities?

    <p>It helps in tracking and understanding human activities and events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes geographic problems from each other, according to the text?

    <p>Scale, intent, and time scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a problem at a much broader and coarser scale?

    <p>Global diffusion of the 2003 SARS epidemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of problems involve information about entire national populations and global transport patterns?

    <p>2004 bird flu epidemic diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group solves geographic problems by employing new information technology to make better decisions?

    <p>Farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are problems that involve an aspect of location referred to as?

    <p>Geographic problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which industry makes decisions on where to locate new clinics and hospitals?

    <p>Healthcare managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who determines the routes and schedules of delivery company vehicles?

    <p>Delivery company customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector assesses and recommends where best to site retail outlets?

    <p>Geodemographics consultants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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