Practice Applications of GIS in Civil Engineering - 6.8 | 6. Geographical Information System (GIS) | Geo Informatics
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6.8 - Applications of GIS in Civil Engineering

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does GIS stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the acronym.

Question 2

Easy

Name one application of GIS in civil engineering.

💡 Hint: Consider where planners might use GIS.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What key task does GIS support in urban planning?

  • Traffic Optimization
  • Site Selection
  • Water Resource Survey

💡 Hint: Think of what planners need to focus on.

Question 2

True or False: GIS can only be used for urban planning.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the scope of GIS applications.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Using GIS, how would you assess potential flood hazards in an urban area?

💡 Hint: Consider layers of data to visualize risk accurately.

Question 2

Design an urban expansion plan using GIS. What factors must you consider?

💡 Hint: Think about the community's needs and infrastructure capabilities.

Challenge and get performance evaluation