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Why is geographic location considered an important attribute of activities, policies, strategies, and plans?
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)?
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?
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?
What is the significance of knowing the location of events and activities?
What distinguishes geographic problems from each other, according to the text?
What distinguishes geographic problems from each other, according to the text?
Which of the following represents a problem at a much broader and coarser scale?
Which of the following represents a problem at a much broader and coarser scale?
What kind of problems involve information about entire national populations and global transport patterns?
What kind of problems involve information about entire national populations and global transport patterns?
Which group solves geographic problems by employing new information technology to make better decisions?
Which group solves geographic problems by employing new information technology to make better decisions?
What are problems that involve an aspect of location referred to as?
What are problems that involve an aspect of location referred to as?
Which industry makes decisions on where to locate new clinics and hospitals?
Which industry makes decisions on where to locate new clinics and hospitals?
Who determines the routes and schedules of delivery company vehicles?
Who determines the routes and schedules of delivery company vehicles?
Which sector assesses and recommends where best to site retail outlets?
Which sector assesses and recommends where best to site retail outlets?
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