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1 Copyright 2019 © McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, 9e (Chang) Chapter 1 Introduction
1) Define a GIS.
2) GIS is often described as a tool for integrating data from different sources. Provide an example that supports the claim.
3) One of the components of a GIS is "organization." Why?
4) Define "geospatial data."
5) List the major categories of GIS activities.
6) Explain how the vector data model differs from the raster data model in representing spatial features.
7) Explain how GIS and location-based services are linked.
8) How does a GIS (e.g., ArcGIS) differ from Google Maps?
9) OpenStreetMap is often cited as an example of "collaborative Web mapping." Why?
10) Use an example to explain "volunteered geographic information."
11) Define geosocial data.
12) GIS software is only one of the elements of a GIS.
Answer: TRUE
13) Operational GIS can be traced back to the 1960s.
Answer: TRUE
14) An example of an open-source GIS is:
- ArcGIS
- Autodesk
C) QGIS
D) IDRISI
Answer: C
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2 Copyright 2019 © McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.15) Which of the following features is a discrete feature?
- Precipitation
- Elevation
- Roads
- None of these are correct
Answer: C
16) Which of the following features is a continuous feature?
- Precipitation
- Elevation
- Land use
- All of these are correct
- Both Precipitation and Elevation
Answer: E
17) Vector data are better suited for representing ________ features and raster data are better suited for representing ________ features.
- continuous, discrete
- discrete, continuous
Answer: B
18) One can use both vector data and raster data in a GIS project.
Answer: TRUE
19) Which of the following represents composite features?
- Polygons
- TINs
- Lines
- None of these are correct
Answer: B
20) One would normally begin with ________ in a GIS project:
- data display
- data acquisition
- data analysis
- data exploration
Answer: B
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3 Copyright 2019 © McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.21) ArcGIS users can convert data they create in GIS and use the data with Google Earth.
Answer: TRUE
22) Which of the following activities can take advantage of a GIS?
- crime mapping
- interactive mapping
- transportation planning
- all of these are correct
Answer: D
23) Collaborative Web mapping is an example of Web 2.0.
Answer: TRUE
24) Mashup mapping allows users to combine ________ with Web-based maps:
- text
- photos
- videos
- all of these are correct
- text and photos only
Answer: D 3 / 4
1 Copyright 2019 © McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, 9e (Chang) Chapter 2 Coordinate Systems
1) What is a map projection?
2) How does an ellipsoid differ from a sphere in approximating the shape and size of the Earth?
3) What does it mean by "reprojection"?
4) Explain the difference between the standard line and the central line.
5) What is a horizontal datum?
6) How can "datum shift" affect GIS work?
7) List the four types of map projections by the preserved property.
8) Name the ellipsoids that are the basis for NAD27, NAD83, and GPS, respectively.
9) Explain the difference between NAD83 and NAD83(HARN)
10) Briefly explain how a UTM zone is defined in terms of its central meridian, standard meridian, and scale factor.
11) Illustrate with a specific example the importance of map projection/coordinate system in GIS operations.
12) What is Web Mercator?
13) ArcGIS offers the following three methods for defining a coordinate system: select, import, or create a coordinate system. Explain the difference between select and import a coordinate system.
14) Describe how on-the-fly projection works.
15) All layers to be used together in a GIS operation must align spatially.
Answer: TRUE
16) A map projection transforms the geographic coordinates on an ellipsoid into locations on a plane.
Answer: TRUE
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