GIS Exam Study Guide with Correct Answers
GIS (Acronym) - Answer-Geographic Information System (pictures in the form of a map which are
created by a computer system containing a database, a graphics program and tools to manage, edit and
analyze geographically located data called features and att...
Visualization - Answer✔✔-looking at data on a map to get information and see relationships (GIS Map is
a window into your data with different views to see relationships and patterns)
Geodata Management - Answer✔✔-organizing and updating information so that it is useful
Analysis - Answer✔✔-applying GIS tools to geographic data to answer questions and support decisions.
Geographic Approach (def.) - Answer✔✔-1. Collect and organize geographic data to understand E
2. Analyze data to create geographic knowledge
3. Apply geographic knowledge to find solutions
(a way to gain understanding and solve problems by creating and applying geographic knowledge with
GIS as a tool)
Uses of the geographic approach - Answer✔✔-Automate workflows
Use resources wisely
Organize key information
Make and support decisions
Components of a Feature - Answer✔✔-Shape
Location
Symbol
Attributes
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