Midterms: Geographic Information System

Question 1

• a computer-based tool used to analyze, visualize, and interpret geographical data.

Answer 1

Geographic Information System

Question 2

• provides a means to understand relationships, patterns, and trends using spatial information.

Answer 2

Geographic Information System

Question 3

• integrates data from various sources, including maps, satellite imagery, and demographic information, making it a critical component in modern decision-making across different sectors.

Answer 3

Geographic Information System

Question 4

8 Key Areas Where GIS is Applied:

Answer 4

• Agriculture
• Weather Forecasting
• Urban Planning
• Disaster Management
• Telecommunications
• Finance and Accounting
• Environmental Management
• Public Health

Question 5

4 Steps of How GIS Works

Answer 5

• Data Collection
• Data Management
• Analysis and Interpretation
• Visualization

Question 6

Steps of How GIS Works:
- Data is gathered from satellites, GPS devices, sensors, and surveys.

Answer 6

Data Collection

Question 7

Steps of How GIS Works:
- GIS organizes data into layers that can be manipulated and analyzed.

Answer 7

Data Management

Question 8

Steps of How GIS Works:
- Advanced algorithms and analytical tools interpret spatial data to generate insights.

Answer 8

• Analysis and Interpretation

Question 9

Steps of How GIS Works:
- Results are displayed in the form of interactive maps, charts, and reports for effective decision-making.

Answer 9

Visualization

Question 10

4 Impact of GIS on Society and Industry

Answer 10

• Social Impact
• Industrial Impact
• Economic Impact
• Sustainability Impact

Question 11

Impact of GIS on Society and Industry:
- GIS supports urban planning, disaster management, and environmental conservation. It also promotes equitable development by identifying areas needing resources.

Answer 11

• Social Impact

Question 12

Impact of GIS on Society and Industry:
- Industries leverage GIS for logistics management, market analysis, infrastructure planning, and real-time decision-making.

Answer 12

Industrial Impact

Question 13

Impact of GIS on Society and Industry:
- GIS enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and supports data-driven investments.

Answer 13

Economic Impact

Question 14

Impact of GIS on Society and Industry:
- By monitoring environmental changes, GIS supports sustainable practices in agriculture, energy management, and resource conservation.

Answer 14

Sustainability Impact

Question 15

A GIS-based initiative providing real-time data on agricultural productivity in the Philippines.

Answer 15

Project SARAI