Unit 1 (power of geographic data) Flashcards

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GIS

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Geographic Information System

Multiple pieces of data stored and displayed

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GPS

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Global Positioning System

Uses satellites and shows absolute location

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3
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Online Mapping and Visualization

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A map but online ver

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4
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Remote sensing

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Collecting physical information from remote (far distance)

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5
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Ways of using data

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  • personal
  • business
  • organization
  • political
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