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What percentage of Earth's surface do oceans cover?
What percentage of Earth's surface do oceans cover?
- 50%
- 70% (correct)
- 90%
- 30%
Which of the following is an example of a global commons?
Which of the following is an example of a global commons?
- Forests
- Mountains
- Deserts
- Oceans (correct)
What has technology allowed in the last 50 years in relation to oceans?
What has technology allowed in the last 50 years in relation to oceans?
- Enhanced transportation routes
- Improved desalination processes
- Increased fishing activities
- Development of energy potential (correct)
What risk does lack of ownership of the oceans pose?
What risk does lack of ownership of the oceans pose?
What do oceans become a major pollution sink for?
What do oceans become a major pollution sink for?
What is the main focus of the course GIS 213: Statistical Analysis?
What is the main focus of the course GIS 213: Statistical Analysis?
What is the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics?
What is the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics?
What is the primary goal of collecting data in geography?
What is the primary goal of collecting data in geography?
What is the key difference between a population and a sample in statistics?
What is the key difference between a population and a sample in statistics?
What is the aim of using statistical methods in geography?
What is the aim of using statistical methods in geography?
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Study Notes
Oceans and Global Commons
- Oceans cover approximately 71% of Earth's surface.
Technology and Oceans
- Over the last 50 years, technology has enabled humans to explore and exploit ocean resources more extensively.
Risks and Pollution
- Lack of ownership of the oceans poses a risk of overexploitation and degradation.
- Oceans become a major pollution sink for human waste, including plastics, chemicals, and other pollutants.
GIS 213: Statistical Analysis
- The main focus of the course is on statistical analysis in geography.
Statistics Fundamentals
- The primary goal of collecting data in geography is to understand and describe spatial patterns and relationships.
- Descriptive statistics summarize and describe the basic features of a dataset, while inferential statistics make inferences about a larger population based on a sample.
- A population is the entire set of data or individuals, whereas a sample is a subset of data or individuals selected from the population.
- The aim of using statistical methods in geography is to extract meaningful insights and patterns from data to inform decision-making and problem-solving.
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