Unit 2/3 Test 1

Question 1

Complexity

Answer 1

an increasing number of independent variables begin interacting in interdependent and unpredictable ways

Question 2

Why do we need models?

Answer 2

reality is too complex to describe/understand

Question 3

Data

Answer 3

numbers, text, symbols, graphics

neutral/context-free

Question 4

Information

Answer 4

Selection/organization/preparation of data for a purpose

Interpreting data to some degree

Question 5

Understanding/knowledge

Answer 5

comprehension of how info/systems/processes are related and how they affect each other

Question 6

Wisdom

Answer 6

Knowledge accumulated through experience

deep level of understanding

Question 7

Spatial data infrastructure

Answer 7

implement the connection of geographic data, metadata, users, and tools for efficiency

Question 8

Geospatial knowledge infrastructure

Answer 8

using data infrastructure to create knowledge (integrating for global/individual/national development)