RESM 440 MIDTERM questions and answers graded A+ updated

RESM 440 MIDTERM questions and
answers graded A+ updated

What is GIS? - correct answer ✔✔-smart maps

-geographic information systems

-a computer-based system to aid in the collection, maintenance, storage, analysis, output, and
distribution of spatial data and information



improvement/ advances that led to GIS (mapping) - correct answer ✔✔--carographic tools

--aerial photography

--stellite

--conversion to digital format

--digital cartography



improvement/ advances that led to GIS (Computers) - correct answer ✔✔-digital data storage

-personal computers

-database programs

-increased storage and speed

-interdisciplinary applications



five essential functions of a GIS - correct answer ✔✔-store

-query

-analyze

-display

-capture

, capturing spatial data - correct answer ✔✔-creating or obtaining digital datasets

-GPS, scanning maps, mapping websites, mapping aerial photos



storing spatial data - correct answer ✔✔-spatial features

-point features;schools

-line features;roads

-polygon features;water bodies



answering questions - correct answer ✔✔-feature size or location

-spatial relationships of features from different layers

-distance



analyzing data - correct answer ✔✔-combine different layers

-proximity analysis (whats nearby)

-compare changes over time

-modeling

-problem solving



displaying results - correct answer ✔✔summarzing data with a map or graphic

-visually interpret results



limitations - correct answer ✔✔-"static", snapshot, need for frequent updates

-standard protocols

-expenses in data acquisition, specialized training