GIS Quiz

What does GIS stand for?

• Geospatial Information System

• Geological Information System

• Global Information System

• Geographic Information System

Scarlett and Benjamin are planning to open a retail store. How can they use GIS to help with their business?

• To predict global warming

• To respond to power outages

• To manage conservation in national parks

• To pinpoint the best store locations

During a severe thunderstorm in their city, Sophia, Henry, and William noticed a power outage in their neighborhood. They reported it to which type of organization that uses GIS to respond promptly to such issues?

• Police forces

• Utilities organizations

• Conservation organizations

• Retailers

Liam, Hannah, and Anika are part of the Department of Education. What is the main purpose of their use of GIS?

• To pinpoint best store locations

• To ensure there are enough school places for all children in their district

• To make smarter use of intelligence

• To manage conservation in national parks

How does GIS store information about the real world?

• As a collection of thematic layers linked by geography

• As a collection of unrelated thematic layers

• As a collection of random data points

• As a single layer with all features combined

What do retailers like Nike and Levi-Strauss use GIS for?

• To make smarter use of intelligence

• To predict global warming

• To manage conservation in national parks

• To avoid making costly mistakes when opening new retail locations