4.5 - Spatial Data Formats
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Practice Questions
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What is the main difference between raster and vector data?
💡 Hint: Consider how each data format defines geographic features.
Name one application of raster data.
💡 Hint: Think about where you see grid-like representations of space.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main characteristic of raster data?
💡 Hint: Think of images made from small squares.
True or False: Vector data can store information about the topology of features.
💡 Hint: Consider how you can connect points with lines.
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Develop a GIS project plan that incorporates both raster and vector data to assess urban planning needs for a new development.
💡 Hint: Consider how to combine broad views with detailed analyses.
Evaluate the potential issues that might arise if raster data is used for urban planning instead of vector data.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of accuracy in urban planning.
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