GIS Quiz

What does GIS stand for?

• Geographic Information System

• Geological Information System

• Geospatial Information System

• Global Information System

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of GIS?

• Capturing data

• Storing data

• Manipulating data

• Destroying data

Which concept refers to the position of something relative to something else?

• Location

• Direction

• Distance

• Space

What is the term for the study of place names and their meanings?

• Toponymy

• Cartography

• Geocoding

• Geotagging

Which of the following is a key feature of GIS?

• It integrates spatial data with attribute data

• It only stores spatial data

• It is used solely for creating maps

• It does not support data analysis

What is the term for the process of determining the geographic coordinates of a location?

• Geotagging

• Geocoding

• Georeferencing

• Geospatial analysis

Which of the following is an example of attribute data?

• Latitude and longitude

• Street addresses

• Population density

• Elevation

What is the term for the integration of content available on the Internet with geographic information?

• Geocoding

• Geotagging

• Geospatial web

• Mapping mashups

Which of the following is an example of using GIS to map change?

• Mapping the location of schools

• Mapping population density

• Mapping land use changes over time

• Mapping the nearest hospital

What is the term for the separation between locations?

• Location

• Direction

• Distance

• Space