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Which of the following is an essential component of a geographic information system (GIS)?
Which of the following is an essential component of a geographic information system (GIS)?
- Spatial database
- Support staff
- Geographic data (correct)
- Human users
What is the most common term for the industry and profession concerned with geographic information systems (GIS)?
What is the most common term for the industry and profession concerned with geographic information systems (GIS)?
- Geographic principles
- Geographic databases
- Geoinformatics (correct)
- Geospatial data
Which academic discipline studies geographic information systems (GIS) and their underlying principles?
Which academic discipline studies geographic information systems (GIS) and their underlying principles?
- Geoinformatics
- Geography (correct)
- Remote sensing
- Geospatial analysis
In a broader sense, what else may be considered part of a geographic information system (GIS)?
In a broader sense, what else may be considered part of a geographic information system (GIS)?
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What does the abbreviation GIScience commonly refer to?
What does the abbreviation GIScience commonly refer to?
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