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What is the main purpose of GIS in business applications?
What is the main purpose of GIS in business applications?
- To track the inventory of retail stores
- To optimize online marketing strategies
- To analyze consumer behavior and preferences
- To identify suitable locations for retail stores based on spatial data analysis (correct)
How has GIS impacted the field of cartography in the last ten years?
How has GIS impacted the field of cartography in the last ten years?
- It has revolutionized the field and almost all cartography is now done with GIS software (correct)
- It has led to a decline in the use of specialized maps
- It has had minimal impact on the field of cartography
- It has become obsolete due to advancements in traditional map-making techniques
What is the primary focus of GIS specialists?
What is the primary focus of GIS specialists?
- Developing and analyzing geographical information for organizations (correct)
- Conducting geological surveys
- Creating traditional paper maps
- Designing computer hardware systems
How does GIS contribute to urban planning and social sciences?
How does GIS contribute to urban planning and social sciences?
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What does physical geography involve?
What does physical geography involve?
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Why is understanding relative location important?
Why is understanding relative location important?
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What is the significance of absolute location?
What is the significance of absolute location?
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How are absolute locations identified on the earth?
How are absolute locations identified on the earth?
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What is the primary function of lines of latitude and longitude?
What is the primary function of lines of latitude and longitude?
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When is the sun directly overhead at the equator?
When is the sun directly overhead at the equator?
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