GIS Application for Environment Quiz

What does GIS stand for?

• Geological Information System

• Graphical Information System

• Geographic Information System

• Global Information System

What type of data does GIS connect to a map?

• Only location data

• Only attribute data

• Both location and attribute data

• None of the above

Which of the following is a component of GIS?

• Software

• All of the above

• Hardware

• Data

What type of data is used to answer questions and support decisions in GIS?

• Both attribute and spatial data

• Attribute data

• None of the above

• Spatial data

What are the two fundamental types of spatial data in GIS?

• Vector and Raster

• Nominal and Ordinal

• Point and Line

• Polygon and Grid

What is one of the key advantages of GIS mapping in environmental assessment?

• Inefficient Resource Allocation

• Enhanced Data Visualization

• Increased Pollution

• Reduced Collaboration

Which GIS tool is used for estimating values at unsampled locations based on sampled data points?

• Remote Sensing Tools

• Interpolation Tools

• Statistical Analysis Tools

• Image Classification Tools

What is the purpose of hydrological modeling tools in GIS?

• Environmental modeling

• 3D analysis

• Water resource management

• Land cover classification

Which GIS tool is used for visualizing and analyzing data in three dimensions?

• Remote Sensing Tools

• Environmental Modeling Tools

• Hydrological Modeling Tools

• 3D Analysis Tools

What is the purpose of statistical analysis tools in GIS?

• Habitat Suitability Index Modeling

• Hot Spot Analysis

• Erosion and Sediment Yield Modeling

• All of the above