6.6.1. Spatial Analysis Techniques

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is buffering?

   Hint

   Think about areas around rivers or roads.

2. 2.

   Name one application of interpolation.

   Hint

   Consider areas with weather stations.

3. 3.

   What does buffering create around a spatial feature?

   • A zone
   • A point
   • A line

   Hint

   Think about the distance around objects.

4. 4.

   Is overlay analysis a method to combine spatial data?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember, it's about connections.

5. 5.

   A city wants to reduce traffic congestion near a hospital. Design a spatial analysis project utilizing network analysis.

   Hint

   Consider points of entry and peak traffic times.

6. 6.

   You are tasked with predicting future rainfall based on current data in a sprawling city. Describe how interpolation would be applied.

   Hint

   Think about how to extend findings to new areas.