GIS

Question 1

What is GIS?

Answer 1

A way of using digital maps to show specific pieces of geographical information we are interested in.

Question 2

What are 5 important elements of GIS?

Answer 2

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1) Software
2) Methods
3) Hardware
4) People
5) Base map

Question 3

What is raster data?

Answer 3

Made by a series of pixels. Mainly used to make backgrounds for other data

Question 4

What is vector data?

Answer 4

Consists of a series of points that join to make lines. Used to show features on a map

Question 5

Give an example of what raster data would be used for?

Answer 5

Land usage, elevation

Question 6

Give an example of what vector data would be used for?

Answer 6

Shops, houses, roads

Question 7

Give 3 advantages of GIS

Answer 7

Compact storage, Layers make it easy to alter, easily backed up

Question 8

Give 3 disadvantages of GIS?

Answer 8

Can be lost by not saving, may require advanced skills, data privacy.