Geog 1110 from storymap

What is the primary purpose of a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

• To design urban landscapes

• To predict weather patterns

• To create artistic maps

• To capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present geographical data

Which of the following is NOT a type of geographic question that GIS can help answer?

• Questions about historical events

• Questions about geographic association

• Questions about geographic location

• Questions about geographic distribution

What is the key feature that distinguishes GIS from other information systems?

• Its use of advanced algorithms

• Its ability to process large datasets

• Its integration of spatial data with attribute data

• Its reliance on user input

What is the term used to describe the psychological tools we use to navigate our environment?

• Mental maps

• Geographic models

• Spatial diagrams

• Cognitive charts

Which of the following is an example of absolute location?

• Near the river

• In the city center

• 40.7128° N, 74.0060° W

• North of the equator

What does the term 'geocoding' refer to?

• The process of analyzing spatial data

• The process of storing attribute data

• The process of creating maps

• The process of determining geographic coordinates from location data

Which of the following is a component of GIS hardware?

• Global positioning system (GPS) units

• Geospatial software

• Attribute data

• Database management system

What is the primary focus of the application approach to GIS?

• Improving GIS hardware

• Developing new GIS software

• Using GIS to solve problems and make decisions

• Studying the social implications of GIS

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

• Geotagging

• Geocoding

• Geospatial web

• Mapping mashups

Which of the following is NOT a type of spatial data?

• Street addresses

• Population density

• Building heights

• Latitude and longitude