Exam 3 GIS Exam Questions with
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Computer based mapping and analysis of location based data that can be used to solve
problems best describes - ANSWER-GIS
Before inventory and analysis what phase of GIS development would be best to work on
- ANSWER-Planning
Remotely sensed satellite imagery is an example of what type of GIS data - ANSWER-
Raster
If you were given a GIS project of an area and topic you were not familiar of the three
levels of data models, conceptual, logical, and physical which model would you first put
your ideas in to get a grasp on the problem and why? - ANSWER-Conceptual because
you are not familiar with the area and need to conceptualize your project before you
move to the logical and physical data models.
A map Projection - ANSWER-Translation of locations on earths surface to their
corresponding locations on a flat surface
Keeps all features in both layers - ANSWER-Union
Keeps only parts of the first layer falling within the second - ANSWER-Intersect
Vector data model is best for creating a map showing roads, streams, and city and
county boundaries - ANSWER-True
The rate of change on a topographic surface is - ANSWER-Slope
Data, technology and application are three of the four components of GIS as an
information system Nam one other - ANSWER-People
Projected coordinate system UTM and state plane are good choices to use in a GIS for
Arkansas of these two systems which would you use for the whole state of arkansas
and which for a GIS of the university of arkansas campus and why - ANSWER-UTM for
state cover whole state in one projection, state plane north for campus more accurate
Early GIS system were developed by small companies and hobbyist - ANSWER-False
, Conic is one of the three main types of projections what are the other two - ANSWER-
Cylindrical, Planer, or Azimuthal
The ____ spectrum shows the wavelength of energy and their corresponding properties
- ANSWER-Electromagnetic
List two characteristics of a wetland - ANSWER-Hydric soils and Hydrophitic plants
what are the ecological and economic benefits of wetlands - ANSWER-ecological act as
water flow regulators
Economic commercial fisheries use coastal wetlands as growth habitates
Recreational activities including sport fishing, hunting, bird watching and photography
Data quality is important in the GIS implementation phase, Identification and acquisition
of data. Define data quality. - ANSWER-The Fitness for use of data for intended
application
What is SSURGO and what is is designed for - ANSWER-Soil survey geographic
database
used for planning at the local and county level
One of the information precision Ag components is yield mapping, name three more -
ANSWER-Intensive soil crop sampling Previous agri chemical application, weather
data, and remote sensing.
A systematic examination description classification and mapping of the soils in a given
area is a soil survey - ANSWER-True
Toblers first law of geography is - ANSWER-Everything is related to everything else but
close things are more closely related.
Tactical management is taking the short term actions that keep the enterprise or
organization on the course provided by the strategic plan - ANSWER-True
The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the surface
of the earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of land plants is - ANSWER-
Soil
A review of documented experience is one example of how you might identify and
specify GIS user requirements list two more - ANSWER-User Surveys, workshops
The degree to which data agree with the values of the real world features that they
represent is - ANSWER-Accuracy
List the first two most important factors influencing crop yield - ANSWER-1 Water
control and drainage and irrigation, 2 use the best varieties
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Computer based mapping and analysis of location based data that can be used to solve
problems best describes - ANSWER-GIS
Before inventory and analysis what phase of GIS development would be best to work on
- ANSWER-Planning
Remotely sensed satellite imagery is an example of what type of GIS data - ANSWER-
Raster
If you were given a GIS project of an area and topic you were not familiar of the three
levels of data models, conceptual, logical, and physical which model would you first put
your ideas in to get a grasp on the problem and why? - ANSWER-Conceptual because
you are not familiar with the area and need to conceptualize your project before you
move to the logical and physical data models.
A map Projection - ANSWER-Translation of locations on earths surface to their
corresponding locations on a flat surface
Keeps all features in both layers - ANSWER-Union
Keeps only parts of the first layer falling within the second - ANSWER-Intersect
Vector data model is best for creating a map showing roads, streams, and city and
county boundaries - ANSWER-True
The rate of change on a topographic surface is - ANSWER-Slope
Data, technology and application are three of the four components of GIS as an
information system Nam one other - ANSWER-People
Projected coordinate system UTM and state plane are good choices to use in a GIS for
Arkansas of these two systems which would you use for the whole state of arkansas
and which for a GIS of the university of arkansas campus and why - ANSWER-UTM for
state cover whole state in one projection, state plane north for campus more accurate
Early GIS system were developed by small companies and hobbyist - ANSWER-False
, Conic is one of the three main types of projections what are the other two - ANSWER-
Cylindrical, Planer, or Azimuthal
The ____ spectrum shows the wavelength of energy and their corresponding properties
- ANSWER-Electromagnetic
List two characteristics of a wetland - ANSWER-Hydric soils and Hydrophitic plants
what are the ecological and economic benefits of wetlands - ANSWER-ecological act as
water flow regulators
Economic commercial fisheries use coastal wetlands as growth habitates
Recreational activities including sport fishing, hunting, bird watching and photography
Data quality is important in the GIS implementation phase, Identification and acquisition
of data. Define data quality. - ANSWER-The Fitness for use of data for intended
application
What is SSURGO and what is is designed for - ANSWER-Soil survey geographic
database
used for planning at the local and county level
One of the information precision Ag components is yield mapping, name three more -
ANSWER-Intensive soil crop sampling Previous agri chemical application, weather
data, and remote sensing.
A systematic examination description classification and mapping of the soils in a given
area is a soil survey - ANSWER-True
Toblers first law of geography is - ANSWER-Everything is related to everything else but
close things are more closely related.
Tactical management is taking the short term actions that keep the enterprise or
organization on the course provided by the strategic plan - ANSWER-True
The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the surface
of the earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of land plants is - ANSWER-
Soil
A review of documented experience is one example of how you might identify and
specify GIS user requirements list two more - ANSWER-User Surveys, workshops
The degree to which data agree with the values of the real world features that they
represent is - ANSWER-Accuracy
List the first two most important factors influencing crop yield - ANSWER-1 Water
control and drainage and irrigation, 2 use the best varieties
