Ch 1: Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
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How can GIS be used by geographers?

  • To plan for new settlements and dams (correct)
  • To design websites
  • To write novels
  • To develop new video games

What type of data can be uploaded into a GIS system?

  • Recipes for cooking
  • Music files
  • Fashion trends
  • Street names, location of a site, specific dates (correct)

Who are key in developing GIS software?

  • Robots
  • Dinosaurs
  • Aliens
  • People (correct)

What does GIS store in digital format?

<p>Geographical data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does GIS help evaluate situations according to the text?

<p>By assessing the impact of acid mine drainage on local residents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of information can GIS provide according to the text?

<p><strong>Specific and customized</strong> data or information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of data can a user upload into a GIS system?

<p>Street names (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can GIS help geographers in planning activities?

<p>By identifying areas for new settlements or dams (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of people in developing GIS software?

<p>To capture important geographical information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is GIS constantly informed by new data and technology?

<p>To ensure its relevance and accuracy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does GIS store in digital format within a computer system?

<p>Geographical data like street names and site locations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does GIS provide valuable information to land planners?

<p>By indicating suitable areas for construction projects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of GIS software as described in the text?

<p>To analyze and evaluate geographic information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does GIS contribute to the planning activities of geographers?

<p>By suggesting where new settlements and dams should be developed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the value of digital information in GIS?

<p>Every number, letter, and color is stored in a computer system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does GIS differ from traditional maps?

<p>GIS provides custom and specific data while traditional maps don't (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is GIS considered a valuable tool for various sectors mentioned in the text?

<p>Due to its ability to capture important geographic data for analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does GIS software contribute to evaluating situations mentioned in the text?

<p>By identifying the impact of acid mine drainage on local residents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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