Spheroid - Study guides, Study notes & Summaries

Data exploration Data-centered query and analysis Dynamic Segmentations A data model that allows the use of linearly measured data on a coordinate system Georelational data model A vector data model that uses a split system to store geometries and attributes GeoSpatial data Data that describes both the locations and characteristics of spatial features on the earth surface Object-based data model A data model that uses objects to organize spatial data and stores geometries and attribu...

Introduction to Earth Science Questions and Answers Rated A Geology The study of Earth, its materials, and processes past and present; study of the origin, history, and structure of the Earth Silicon The second most abundant element in the earth's crust. Upper Mantle is part of lithosphere / tectonic plates Inner Core A dense solidified iron rich alloy. Describe how the Earth's magnetic field is generated. Originates in the Outer Core due to the convection of molten iron transferring from ...

Bill Nye Science Questions and Answers | 2024/2025 | Rated A+ Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. True, under standard atmospheric pressure. Plants need sunlight to grow. True, sunlight is essential for photosynthesis. All metals are magnetic. False, only certain metals, like iron, cobalt, and nickel, are magnetic. The Earth is flat. False, the Earth is an oblate spheroid. Sound can travel through a vacuum. False, sound needs a medium (like air or water) to travel throug...

water soluble hormones - single amino acid, epinephrine, norepinephrine, peptides which include antidiuretic hormone or ADH and oxytocin, proteins that include insulin and growth hormone hormone response - the response to a hormone depends on both the hormone and the target cell. various target cells respond differently to different hormones exocrine - exocrine glands secrete into ducts. the ducts carry the secretions to the target site or onto the surface of the body endocrine - endocrine...

GIS Questions and Answers Already Passed What is GIS A system with spatially referenced data with meaning behind the data using explicit links. What questions are unique to geography and therefore GIS? questions related to trends, location, conditions etc Why is GIS called an "enabling technology"? because you can use it with several different disciplines. What industry is the biggest spender on GIS and why? Utility companies because they need their databases current and up to date. What i...

Geo 1200 Final Exam with Questions and Answers What is the ultimate goal of physical geography? ANSWER to better understand and appreciate earth/landscapes What is the topics of study in a physical geography course ANSWER landforms, climate, atmosphere, soil horizons What is the fundamental question of geographic inquiry ANSWER why is what where and then so what? what is scientific theory ANSWER a scientific theory (preponderance of evidence?) is highest order of understanding des...

GISP Study Questions and Answers Rated A+ Georeferencing 101- associating a map or image with spatial location control points 101- points come in pairs that match the spatial location with a point on an unreferenced image or map Spatial Reference Systems (SRS) 101- coordinate based local, regional, or global system used to location geographical entities (aka Coordinate Reference System (CRS)) Coordinate Reference System (CRS) 101- coordinate based local, regional, or global system used to loc...

the term that properly describes the shape of earth - Answers-Oblate spheroid -The diameter of Earth between the poles is shorter than the diameter of Earth that intersects the equatorial plane. The shape must be an oblate spheroid. during which event is the south pole nearest the sun - Answers-December Solstice -During the December Solstice, the Southern Hemisphere is directed towards the Sun. As a result, the South Pole is nearest the Sun during the December Solstice. If Earth rot...

Advanced GIS Exam 1 Study Guide Solutions Geographic data model - ANSWER-structure for organizing geospatial data Object Class - ANSWER-collection of objects in tabular format Feature Class - ANSWER-collection of Geographic Objects in tabular format that have the same behavior and attributes and geometry relationship - ANSWER-association between two objects in a database network - ANSWER-set of edges and junctions that are topologically connected edge - ANSWER-lines that end in junctions ...

GISP Study Already Graded A+ Georeferencing and Control Points - Georeferencing: The process of associating a map or image with spatial coordinates to accurately represent its geographic location. - Control Points: Specific points that correspond in pairs, matching known spatial locations to points on an unreferenced image or map. Spatial Reference Systems - Spatial Reference System (SRS): A coordinate-based system—local, regional, or global—used to locate geographical entities, al...