Accuracy correct answersthe closeness of observations, computations, or estimates to the true values or to values accepted as being true.
Aerial correct answersOf, or pertaining to, or occuring in the air or atmopshere
algorithm correct answersa statement of the steps to be followed in the so...
Accuracy correct answersthe closeness of observations, computations, or estimates to the true values or
to values accepted as being true.
Aerial correct answersOf, or pertaining to, or occuring in the air or atmopshere
algorithm correct answersa statement of the steps to be followed in the solution of a problem; may be in
the form of a word description, an explanatory note, or a labeled diagram or flowchart.
Alluvium correct answersany material deposited by running water; the soil material of floodplains and
alluvial fans.
Altitude correct answerselevation above or below a reference datum; the datum is usual the mean sea
level.
analog correct answersa form of data display in which values are shown in graphic form, such as curves.
aquifer correct answersany subsurface material that holds a relatively large quantity of groundwater and
is able to transmit water readily.
area correct answersa generic term for a bounded, continuous, two-dimensional object that may or may
not include its boundary.
aspect correct answersthe horizontal direction in which a slope faces, commonly expressed as compass
direction; degrees clockwise from the north.
attribute correct answersa defined characteristic of an entity. (ie topographic slope)
, attribute value correct answersa specific quality or quantity assigned to an attribute (ie percentage
slope)
band correct answersa specific frequency or range of frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum.
baseflow correct answersthe portion of streamflow contributed by groundwater; it is a steady flow that
is slow to change even during rainless periods
berm correct answersa low, linear mound of earth and soil.
buffer correct answers(1) the zone around the perimeter of a wetland or lake where land-use activities
are limited to protect the water features; (2) a zone of a specified distance around any map feature in a
GIS layer.
cadastre correct answersa parcel-based land information system.
carrying capacity correct answersthe level of development density or use that an environment is able to
support without suffering undesirable or irreversible degradation.
characterization correct answersthe delineation or representation of the essential features or qualities
exiting at a site.
chloropleth map correct answersa map compromised of areas of any size or shape representing
qulitiative phenomena (ie soil fertility) or quantitative phenomena (ie elevation); often has mosaic
apperance.
climate correct answersthe general or representative conditions of the atmosphere at a place on earth.
clustering correct answersa land development concept in which buildings and infrastructures are
grouped together, and large contiguous areas of open space remain undeveloped.
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