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Intro to GIS (2022/2023) 100% Solved 3 parts of Geospatial Technology GPS, GIS, and Remote Sensing Definition of GIS a computerized database management system for capture, storage, retrieval, manipulation, analysis, and display of spatial data. what makes data spatial data is spatial once it is given a place on a map. 4 types of distortion in Map Projections Area, Shape, Distance, and Direction What is GCS? spherical coordinate system of degrees of latitude and longitude that is used to loca...

GISP Study questions with correct answers Georeferencing Correct Answer-101- associating a map or image with spatial location control points Correct Answer-101- points come in pairs that match the spatial location with a point on an unreferenced image or map Spatial Reference Systems (SRS) Correct Answer-101- coordinate based local, regional, or global system used to location geographical entities (aka Coordinate Reference System (CRS)) Coordinate Reference System (CRS) Correct Answer-...

D) Earth writing - The word "geography" literally means (A) the study of space (B) Earth study (C) people and nature (D) Earth writing (E) human ground (E) boroughs - New York City is divided into five_____ in order to better organize social services for millions of people. (A) counties (B) voting precincts (C) town councils (D) school districts (E) boroughs (B) Namibia - In which of the following countries would you expect to find the highest rate of population growth? (A) Cana...

GISP Exam Questions and Verified Solutions 2024 The property of area for a parcel polygon may be considered (choose best answer) A. Precise B. Accurate C. Legally correct D. Both A and B - Answer -Both A and B A vector data model uses which of the following coordinate pairs to build curvature within a line? (best answer) A. Verticies B. Points C. Floating points D. Nodes - Answer -A. Verticies GIS differs from surveying and mapping by introducing (best answer) A. Attribute descript...

GPS test questions & answers 2024 satellites employ hyper-accurate ___ clocks to measure distances? - ANSWER-atomic satellites used for GPS positioning are in orbit about ___ above the surface of the earth. - ANSWER-12,000 miles true/false the acronym UTM stands for Universal Transverse Mercury - ANSWER-false UTM stands for Universal Transverse Mercator what is a waypoint? - ANSWER-a recorded location which of the following is the correct definition of coordinates? - ANSWER-a...

In-depth, extensive notes on AP Human Geography Unit 1: Thinking Geographically. Notable topics include environmental determinism, World Systems Theory, and map projections.

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...

WGU D199 Physical Geography and Migration Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Physical Geography - Answer- Study of natural features of the Earth, including landforms, climate, bodies of water, biomes, soils, natural vegetation, and the impact of human activities on the environment and ecosystems. Reference Map - Answer- Map that displays important physical elements of a specific geographic area. Thematic Map - Answer- Specialized map used to understand a specific attribute or characte...

immigrants people moving into a geographical area emigrants people moving out of a geographical area net migration the difference between the number of immigrants and the number of emigrants for a given geographical area in any given year return migration permanent return of emigrants to their country of origin travel visas documents that give temporary permission to enter a country brain drain a wealthy country's recruiting the "best brains" from a poorer country by offering highe...

LUOA 9th Grade Earth Science Module 1 Test Review Questions and Answers Already Passed Which of the following are measurable? -How much sunlight a plant receives -The actual number of new leave on a plant -How often a plant is watered What is a control variable? A basis for comparison The ____________variable is changed by the experimenter. The __________ variable changes as a result of the __________ variable changing. -Independent -Dependent -Independent How do scientists prove a scientific...