1.1.2. Components

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is remote sensing?

   Hint

   Think about how we gather information without being physically present.

2. 2.

   Name one application of GIS.

   Hint

   Consider fields where location data is essential.

3. 3.

   What does LiDAR stand for?

   • Light Detection and Ranging
   • Light Detection and Radar
   • Laser Interaction and Ranging

   Hint

   What are the words that begin with 'L' in this acronym?

4. 4.

   True or False: Visualization is not important in Geo-Informatics.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the role of visual contexts in information sharing.

5. 5.

   Design a mini-project where you explore an area using various Data Acquisition Systems. Discuss how you'd gather and manage the data and the visualization methods you would apply.

   Hint

   Consider the types of data you might collect.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of different data visualization techniques. Choose two and explain their strengths and weaknesses in conveying spatial data.

   Hint

   Think about the audience and purpose behind each visualization technique.