Practice Definition Of Gis (6.1.1) - Geographical Information System (GIS)
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Definition of GIS

Practice - Definition of GIS

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does GIS stand for?

💡 Hint: Recall what each letter represents.

Question 2 Easy

Name one of the main components of GIS.

💡 Hint: Think about what you use to run a computer system.

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Question 1

What does GIS stand for?

Geographic Information System
Geographic Information Software
Geographic Integrated System

💡 Hint: Review the basic definition of GIS.

Question 2

True or False: GIS systems only use spatial data.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the different types of data used in GIS.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Imagine you are a city planner using GIS. Describe how you would use it to decide where to build a new school.

💡 Hint: Consider the factors that influence school placement.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how GIS can assist in disaster management and preparedness planning.

💡 Hint: Think about how geographic data aids in risk assessment.

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