Practice - Types of Spatial Data
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Practice Questions
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What does vector data represent?
💡 Hint: Think about physical features like roads and buildings.
What type of data is represented in pixels?
💡 Hint: This data is often used in digital images or maps.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following is an example of vector data?
💡 Hint: Consider which option depicts distinct locations or boundaries.
True or False: Raster data is always pixel-based.
💡 Hint: Think about how rasterized images are constructed.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a GIS map displaying land use. Identify which type of data is best for representing the zoning of different parcels and justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would visually separate different areas using basic shapes.
You need to create a digital elevation model from satellite images. Discuss what type of data you will leverage and provide reasoning for your choice.
💡 Hint: Consider the kind of detail necessary to model continuous surfaces like mountains.
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