What is GIS? Flashcards
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What is GIS?
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System designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data. Integrates hardware, software, and data for analyzing all forms of geographically referenced information.
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Key Components of GIS
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Hardware
Software
Data
People
Methods
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Key Operations in GIS
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Data Input: Collecting and inputting geographic data.
Data Management: Organizing and storing data efficiently.
Data Analysis: Performing spatial analysis on the data.
Data Visualization: Creating maps and other visual representations of data.
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Type of Spatial Analysis
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GIS allows for various types of spatial analysis, including:
Buffer analysis
Overlay analysis
Network analysis
Terrain analysis
