Practice - Data Compression and Indexing
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of data compression in GIS?
💡 Hint: Think about why we would want to save space.
Name one type of lossless compression method.
💡 Hint: Consider image formats that maintain quality.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is lossless compression?
💡 Hint: Think about how we can retrieve the original file.
True or False: Lossy compression retains all original data.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when we prioritize size.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with improving data storage for a city’s GIS system. Discuss how you would approach the implementation of lossless compression techniques while ensuring data integrity.
💡 Hint: Consider formats that maintain quality and what kinds of data you're working with.
Explain how the use of R-trees can optimize the querying process for a GIS application that displays parks and recreational areas.
💡 Hint: Think about how data overlaps and pathways to access it quickly.
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