6.2. Types of Data in GIS

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define spatial data.

   Hint

   Think about how a map displays real-world features.

2. 2.

   What are vector and raster data?

   Hint

   Consider examples like maps and images.

3. 3.

   What does spatial data refer to?

   • Data about time
   • Data about shapes and locations
   • Data about text

   Hint

   Focus on geographical representations.

4. 4.

   True or False: Raster data is only represented in point format.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about images.

5. 5.

   Design a GIS project utilizing both spatial and attribute data to solve a community concern, outlining the types of data required.

   Hint

   Think about how you could describe the issue using both shape and detail.

6. 6.

   Create a table listing different types of spatial data and corresponding examples of attribute data.

   Hint

   Identify the spatial features first and their descriptive attributes next.