Practice - Data Acquisition and Input
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Practice Questions
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What is primary data?
💡 Hint: Think about methods like GPS surveys.
Name one method of data input in GIS.
💡 Hint: It involves converting physical maps to digital.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
Which type of data is collected firsthand?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'primary' implies.
True or False: Scanning is used for converting physical maps to digital formats.
💡 Hint: Picture how images are made digital.
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Challenge Problems
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You are starting a GIS project to analyze urban growth. What type of data would you prioritize collecting? Discuss why.
💡 Hint: Think about the accuracy you need for your project.
Analyze the risk involved in using secondary data in a critical GIS project like emergency response planning.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the consequences of relying on old information.
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