chpt 2

Question 1

Within the Spatial Domain, what problems can be solved? Give 3 examples

Answer 1

managing spatial domains -e.g. through wide-spread management of information

Monitoring and observing spatial distributions of attributes such as soil nutirion concentrations

Rational decision making like resource delegation

Question 2

The main purpose of GIS is solving real life problems through…

Answer 2

analysis mapping, spatial database management, general data management and inventory complimation

Question 3

GIS has always been …

Answer 3

an application led area of activity

Question 4

Data-handling operations are routine and available through as adjuncts to..

Answer 4

web mapping products like google maps or microsoft mapping point.

Whilst they are widely used they are not always readily adaptable to scientific problem solving

Question 5

What are some applications of GIS

Answer 5

topographic base mapping
global (and interplanetary) modelling
education

Question 6

Geodemographic Profiling

Answer 6

the differences in the observed social and economic characteristics of residents between neighbourhoods are greater that the differences observed within them

Question 6

What are the 5 M’s of GIS Application?

Answer 6

Mapping
Measurement
Monitoring
Modelling
Management

Question 7

Where is GIS used

Answer 7

GIS is widely used in all areas of environmental science, form ecology to geology.

Question 8

Tell me a bit about scientific forecasting

Answer 8

It is developing in a cumulative way, as interdisciplinary teams collaborate in the development and sharing of applications that range in sophistication from simple composite mapping projects to intense numerical simulation experiments.