The Evolution of Web GIS
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What is neogeography?

  • The use of traditional cartography methods for web mapping
  • The use of geographical techniques and tools for formal and analytical purposes
  • The use of geographical techniques and tools for personal and community activities by non-expert users (correct)
  • The study of historical geographical data

    • What is web mapping?

  • The process of using satellite imagery for mapping purposes
  • The process of using maps delivered by geographic information systems (GIS) on the World Wide Web (correct)
  • The process of creating maps using traditional cartography methods
  • The study of geographical data on the internet

    • What are the application domains of neogeography typically characterized by?

  • Formal and analytical activities
  • Non-expert and professional activities
  • Historical and geographical activities
  • Non-formal and non-analytical activities (correct)

    • What is a key characteristic of web mapping as a service?

    <p>Both served and consumed by users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of neogeography?

    <p>Personal and community activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does web mapping encompass beyond web cartography?

    <p>A service by which consumers may choose what the map will show</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between neogeography and traditional GIS?

    <p>The focus on personal and community activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of web mapping?

    <p>Enabling users to choose map content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of web mapping beyond cartography?

    <p>Providing a service for users to select map content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the use of web mapping on the World Wide Web?

    <p>Both served and consumed by users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of a web mapping platform?

    <p>It is a toolkit that helps you build a web mapping application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which web mapping platform is described as programmer-focused and a good fit for consumer internet sites?

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

    Which GIS software requires a powerful computer to run efficiently and only works on Windows?

    <p>ArcGIS Desktop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of Open-Source Desktop GIS compared to ArcGIS Desktop?

    <p>It is free</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which web mapping platform is described as very easy to use, with no coding required?

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

    What is the purpose of Google Maps API?

    <p>To display maps on a website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which web mapping platform is described as an online alternative to traditional client/server GIS setup?

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

    What is the key characteristic of ArcGIS Online?

    <p>It allows you to make and share beautiful maps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which web mapping platform is described as scalable and secure software-as-a-service hosted by Esri?

    <p>ArcGIS Online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main disadvantage of ArcGIS Desktop compared to Open-Source Desktop GIS?

    <p>It is not free</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between Web GIS and Internet GIS?

    <p>Web GIS is a distributed information system with a GIS server and a client, while Internet GIS encompasses various services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the World Wide Web opened to the public?

    <p>1991</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Web 2.0?

    <p>Introduction of interactivity and user-generated content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are web maps used for?

    <p>Interactive displays of geographic information to tell stories and answer questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of Web 3.0?

    <p>Work in progress with a focus on machine learning and AI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates web mapping platforms?

    <p>Based on when cartography is executed and the level of interactivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Web 1.0?

    <p>Read-only pages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Geoweb involve?

    <p>Merging geospatial and non-geospatial information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Web 3.0?

    <p>Providing relevant content using machine learning and AI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are differentiated web mapping platforms based on?

    <p>Based on when cartography is executed and the level of interactivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Web GIS and Evolution of the World Wide Web

    • Web GIS is a distributed information system with a GIS server and a client, such as a web browser, desktop, or mobile application.
    • Internet GIS is broader than Web GIS and encompasses various services, while Geoweb merges geospatial and non-geospatial information.
    • The World Wide Web was created by Tim Berners-Lee at CERN in 1989 and opened to the public in 1991, evolving into a dominant software platform.
    • Web 1.0 was focused on read-only pages, Web 2.0 introduced interactivity and user-generated content, and Web 3.0 is focused on technologies like machine learning and AI.
    • Web 2.0 is characterized by dynamic or user-generated content, social media growth, and multi-directional flow of information.
    • Web 3.0 is a work in progress, with a focus on providing relevant content using technologies like machine learning and AI.
    • Web maps are interactive displays of geographic information used to tell stories and answer questions.
    • Web mapping platforms differ based on when cartography is executed and the level of interactivity.
    • Key characteristics of web maps include the interactive display of geographic information to tell stories and answer questions.
    • Web mapping platforms differentiate based on when cartography is executed and the level of interactivity.
    • Differentiated web mapping platforms include preexisting maps and custom-tailored maps.
    • Web maps can have low, medium, or high levels of interactivity, with high interactivity allowing features like flying around the world in Google Earth.

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    Explore the evolution of the World Wide Web and the emergence of Web GIS through this quiz. Learn about the development of web technologies, from Web 1.0 to Web 3.0, and understand the key features and differentiation of web mapping platforms. Test your knowledge on the integration of geographic information systems with web browsers and applications.

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