Practice Data Input Methods - 6.3.2 | 6. Geographical Information System (GIS) | Geo Informatics
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6.3.2 - Data Input Methods

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is manual digitization?

💡 Hint: Think about how you would transfer information from paper to a computer.

Question 2

Easy

What does scanning achieve in GIS?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you take a photo of a paper map.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of manual digitization in GIS?

  • To automate data entry completely
  • To convert physical maps into digital form
  • To analyze geographical data

💡 Hint: Think about how physical data becomes usable in computer systems.

Question 2

True or False: Scanning is a method that results in vector data.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the difference between raster and vector data types.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Develop a comprehensive data input strategy for a new GIS project that involves both new data collection and historical documents. Describe each step.

💡 Hint: Make sure you consider the strengths and weaknesses of each method.

Question 2

Analyze the potential pitfalls of relying solely on one data input method (e.g., manual digitization) for a large-scale GIS project. What are the consequences?

💡 Hint: Think about the advantages of a multi-method approach.

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