4.4 - Components of Geographic Information System (GIS)
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What does GIS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of what GIS is used for.
Name one type of data used in GIS.
💡 Hint: Think about the data's function.
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What does GIS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the function of GIS.
Which data format uses a grid representation?
💡 Hint: Consider what you see in grid form.
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Design a simple GIS project proposal outlining the hardware and software needs for a local community map.
💡 Hint: Consider what tools you need for data input and analysis.
Assess the advantages and disadvantages of using raster data compared to vector data in a specific GIS application.
💡 Hint: Think about the scenarios where each data type might excel.
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