GIS Exam 1

Question 1 of 66

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An insurance company needs to assess the damage from a wildfire so it can quickly pay out claims. How might GIS provide value for the company?

Select one or more of the following:

Rewrite the insurance coverage documents
Identify insurance properties that fall within the affected area
Visualize the extent of the damage to a particular area
Process payroll of the insurance adjusters

Explanation

Question 2 of 66

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Your drier's license contains geographic information

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 3 of 66

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Which of the items on your driver's license contains location information?

Select one of the following:

Birthdate
ID number
Address
Height
Name

Explanation

Question 4 of 66

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When you ask, "Where is Atlanta?", you are looking for what kind of information?

Select one of the following:

Location
Attribute

Explanation

Question 5 of 66

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When you ask, "What is there?", you are finding what kind of information?

Select one of the following:

Attribute
Location

Explanation

Question 6 of 66

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When you ask, "What is the temperature today in Pensacola?" you are finding what kind of information?

Select one of the following:

Attribute
Location

Explanation

Question 7 of 66

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You want to find a home with a price less than 1 million dollars from a GIS database. What kind of query are you performing?

Select one of the following:

Location query
Attribute query

Explanation

Question 8 of 66

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You want to find a home within 500 m of Pensacola bay beach from a GIS database. What kind of query are you performing?

Select one of the following:

Location query
Attribute query

Explanation

Question 9 of 66

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Which two types of information make up geographic information?

Select one of the following:

Location and Visual Images
Attribute and Visual Images
Location and Attribute
Visual Images and Geographic Data
Location and Geographic Data
Attribute and Geographic Data

Explanation

Question 10 of 66

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GIS is a computer system that is sed to make maps only

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 11 of 66

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Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Geographic Information Systems is often abbreviated to ( GIS, GISc, GIS or GISc ).
Geographic Information Science is often abbreviated to ( GIS or GISc, GIS, GISc ).

Explanation

Question 12 of 66

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Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

"Where" questions are usually answered with ( location, attribute, visual image, descriptive ) information.

"What," "How," and "Who" questions are usually answered with ( attribute, location, visual image, descriptive ) information.

Explanation

Question 13 of 66

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Click on each orange point and select the correct answer.

Label each line as either location or attribute information.

Explanation

Question 14 of 66

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❌: Earth's surface and near-surface
❌: synonymous with geographic
❌: any space (including geographic)

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Geographic

Geospatial

Spatial

Intergalactic

Limnographic

Limnospatial

Explanation

Question 15 of 66

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GPU stands for...

Select one of the following:

Graphic Processing Unit
Geographic Picture Unit
Geospatial Photographic Unit
Geospatial Processing Unit
Graphic Picture Unit

Explanation

Question 16 of 66

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Geographic Information has three defined dimensions (x, y, and z) that allow for both 2D and 3D modeling.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 17 of 66

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Which of these is the FORMAL definition of GIS?

Select one of the following:

Computer systems that collect, input, store, manage, analyze, and visualize spatially referenced data
Container of maps
Community of people working with geographic information and tools
Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS)
Activity of advanced science and problem solving using spatially referenced data

Explanation

Question 18 of 66

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____________ is the core function of the GIS program.

Select one of the following:

Analysis
Visualization
Data Storage
Data Management

Explanation

Question 19 of 66

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When was the first geographic information system created?

Select one of the following:

1960's
1950's
1970's
1980's

Explanation

Question 20 of 66

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Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

The first GIS was the ( Land Information System (LIS), Lithographic Imaging System (LIS), Dual Independent Map Encoding (DIME), Dual Information Map Engineering (DIME) ) created using the ( Canada Land Inventory, Canadian Lithographic Inventory, US Bureau of Census, Harvard Laboratory for Computer Graphics ). The first American GIS Was the ( Dual Independent Map Encoding (DIME), Land Information System (LIS), Dual Information Map Engineering (DIME), Lithographic Imaging System (LIS) ) made by the ( US Bureau of Census, Canada Land Inventory, Canadian Lithographic Inventory, Harvard Laboratory for Computer Graphics ).

Explanation

Question 21 of 66

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The Harvard Laboratory for Computer Graphics & Spatial Analysis is considered to be the major GIS pioneer in creating the SYMAP raster GIS

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 22 of 66

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The most popular GIS program, and the one we use in this course, is ____________.

Select one of the following:

ESRI
ArcInfo
Intergraph
AutoCarto

Explanation

Question 23 of 66

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Which of these happened in the 1980s?

Select one or more of the following:

Commercial GIS software was developed (e.g. ESRI, ArcInfo)
First GIS textbooks
First global datasets
Internet becomes major deliver vehicle
First GIS developed
Major vendors started (ESRI, Intergraph)

Explanation

Question 24 of 66

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Match the components of GIS with the equipment we use in class.

Hardware: ❌
Software: ❌
Network: ❌
People: ❌
Procedure: ❌

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Computer, memory, tablet, etc.

ArcGIS Pro

connects components

Developer & GIS user

Work flow

Explanation

Question 25 of 66

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Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

A ( polygon, point, line ) is made with ( points, lines, polygons ) connected with ( lines, polygons, points ).

In a polygon, the starting point is ( the same as, different from ) the ending point.

Explanation

Question 26 of 66

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The size of the pixels (squares) on a raster is known as ___________.

Select one of the following:

space resolution
image resolution
space clarity
image clarity
resolution clarity

Explanation

Question 27 of 66

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Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.

The ( smaller, larger ) the squares (pixels) on a raster, the higher its resolution.

Explanation

Question 28 of 66

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Below are two rasters: label each with their formats

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

image format

realistic format

raster format

detailed format

general format

Explanation

Question 29 of 66

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____________ tables display data describing spatial features.

Select one of the following:

Attribute
Feature
Descriptive
Spatial

Explanation

Question 30 of 66

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Below are different methods for capturing data in GIS: match them with the data types that are most appropriate.

1. ❌: directly integrate into GIS
2: ❌: input a data set
3: ❌: scar
4. ❌: input coordinates

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Digital image

Coordinate list

Paper Maps

GPS

Explanation

Question 31 of 66

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Match the types of analyses with their applications.

❌: which reads are within 100 ft of a stream
❌: combines the features of two or more layers to create a new layer
❌: examines how linear features are connected

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Proximity

Overlay

Network

Combination

Distance

Explanation

Question 32 of 66

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An ellipsoid that approximates the shape of a sphere is often called a spheroid.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 33 of 66

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Which of the following is another name for a line of longitude?

Select one of the following:

Latitude
Meridian
Small circle
Parallel

Explanation

Question 34 of 66

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Which lines on the graticule are parallel, run east-west, and mark angular distance north and south of the equator?

Select one of the following:

Meridians
The minor axes
Lines of latitude
Lines of longitude

Explanation

Question 35 of 66

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The distance between meridians is a constant value.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 36 of 66

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Which lines on the graticule run north-south, converge at the poles, and mark angular distance east & west of the prime meridian?

Select one of the following:

Lines of latitude
Lines of longitude
Parallels
The major axes

Explanation

Question 37 of 66

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The earth's spherical coordinate system is an angular coordinate system

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 38 of 66

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

How many minutes are in a degree?
How many seconds are in a minute?
How many seconds are in a degree?

Explanation

Question 39 of 66

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Which of the following statements best describes the shape of the earth?

Select one of the following:

The earth's shape bulges at the two poles.
The earth is a perfect sphere.
The earth is an oblate ellipsoid, which closely approximates a sphere.
The earth is a perfect sphere

Explanation

Question 40 of 66

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Which of the following statements about geographic coordinate systems are true?
Select all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

A geographic coordinate system is represented by a graticule of intersecting parallels (latitude) and meridians (longitude).
A geographic coordinate system's coordinates are measured in linear units, such as feet or meters.
A geographic coordinate system gives linear measurements on a planar surface from a predicted starting point.
A geographic coordinate system uses a three-dimensional spherical model to identify specific locations on the earth.
A geographic coordinate system's coordinates are based on latitude and longitude values.

Explanation

Question 41 of 66

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Projections cause distortion in a minimum of two of the following spatial properties: area, direction, distance, or shape.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 42 of 66

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To create a map that has minimal distortion but does not perfectly preserve any of the four spatial properties, which type of projection should be used?

Select one of the following:

Azimuthal
Compromise
Conformal
Gnomic

Explanation

Question 43 of 66

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Which of the following statements about projected coordinate systems are true?

Choose two

Select one or more of the following:

A projected coordinate system is represented by a graticule of intersecting parallels (latitude) and meridians (longitude).
A projected coordinate system's coordinates are measured in linear units, such as feet or meters.
A projected coordinate system's coordinates are based on latitude and longitude values.
A projected coordinate system uses a three-dimensional spherical model to identify specific locations on the earth.
A projected coordinate system gives linear measurements on a planar surface from a predefined starting point.

Explanation

Question 44 of 66

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Which of the following surfaces are developable surfaces for creating map projections?
Select all that apply.

Select one or more of the following:

Sphere
Plane
Cylinder
Ellipse
Cone

Explanation

Question 45 of 66

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To create a map for measuring how much total land is part of a national park, which spatial property should be preserved?

Select one of the following:

Area
Shape
Direction
Distance

Explanation

Question 46 of 66

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Which of the following map projections preserve direction from one or two points to every other point?

Select one of the following:

Azimuthal
Equal area
Equidistant
Conformal

Explanation

Question 47 of 66

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No flat map can be both equal area and conformal.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 48 of 66

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To create a map of the Florida Panhandle, which of the following projections is better?

Select one of the following:

Conic
Cylindrical

Explanation

Question 49 of 66

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Distortion caused by a map projection is minimal along standard parallels.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 50 of 66

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The given diagram shows graticules after map projection. What type of map projection is it?

Select one of the following:

Conic
Cylindrical
Azimuthal

Explanation

Question 51 of 66

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For a map projection, the imaginary light source is at the center of the earth. What kind of projection is it?

Select one of the following:

Orthographic
Gnomonic
Stereographic

Explanation

Question 52 of 66

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For UTM projection, the developable surface is wrapped around the equator.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 53 of 66

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Pensacola, Florida falls within which UTM zone?

Select one of the following:

16
38
17
15

Explanation

Question 54 of 66

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These three polygons are actually the same island. Why are they not all in the same location?

Select one of the following:

They have different prime meridians
They have different spheroids or datums
They have different angular measurements
Plate tectonics shifted them

Explanation

Question 55 of 66

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What kind of map is a land use map?

Select one of the following:

General purpose map
Thematic map

Explanation

Question 56 of 66

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The COVID-19 map is a

Select one of the following:

Dot density map
Graduated circle map
Graduated color map

Explanation

Question 57 of 66

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Which map data classification method produces a map which has an equal number of features in each class?

Select one of the following:

Natural breaks
Quantile
Equal interval
Standard deviation

Explanation

Question 58 of 66

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The map is a

Select one of the following:

Dot density map
Graduated (proportional) circle map
Graduated color map

Explanation

Question 59 of 66

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The map uses which classification method?

Select one of the following:

Natural breaks
Quantile
Equal interval
Standard deviation

Explanation

Question 60 of 66

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An isohyet map is a

Select one of the following:

thematic map
general purpose map

Explanation

Question 61 of 66

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In a land use map, we use 1 to present urban, 2 for cropland, 3 for forest, 4 for water, ...
The land use codes 1, 2, 3, 4, ... are

Select one of the following:

ratio data
nominal data
ordinal data
interval data

Explanation

Question 62 of 66

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If we make a linear transportation network map to represent absolute traffic volume for each segment of roads, the data is

Select one of the following:

nominal
internal
ratio
interval

Explanation

Question 63 of 66

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If we make a linear transportation network map to represent absolute traffic volume for each segment of roads, we can use which of the following symbolization methods (pick three):

Select one or more of the following:

Graduated line (width) symbols
Single symbol
Graduated colors
unique values
Proportional line width symbols

Explanation

Question 64 of 66

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Diverging color scheme is best for what kind of data classification?

Select one of the following:

natural break
quantile
equal interval
standard deviation

Explanation

Question 65 of 66

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On an isohyet map, equal value lines are used to represent:

Select one of the following:

atmospheric pressure
humidity
precipitation
temperature
slope

Explanation

Question 66 of 66

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One inch measured on a map represents 2,000 feet on the ground, what is the scale of the map?

Select one of the following:

1:1,200
2,000:1
1:2,000
1:24,000
1:2,400
1:12,000

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Study quiz for Zhiyong's GIS Intro class Spring 2021

Question 1 of 66

An insurance company needs to assess the damage from a wildfire so it can quickly pay out claims. How might GIS provide value for the company?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 66

Your drier's license contains geographic information

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 66

Which of the items on your driver's license contains location information?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 66

When you ask, "Where is Atlanta?", you are looking for what kind of information?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 66

When you ask, "What is there?", you are finding what kind of information?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 66

When you ask, "What is the temperature today in Pensacola?" you are finding what kind of information?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 66

You want to find a home with a price less than 1 million dollars from a GIS database. What kind of query are you performing?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 66

You want to find a home within 500 m of Pensacola bay beach from a GIS database. What kind of query are you performing?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 66

Which two types of information make up geographic information?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 66

GIS is a computer system that is sed to make maps only

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 66

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Geographic Information Systems is often abbreviated to GIS GISc GIS or GISc( GIS, GISc, GIS or GISc ). Geographic Information Science is often abbreviated to GIS or GISc GIS GISc( GIS or GISc, GIS, GISc ).

Explanation

Question 12 of 66

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 13 of 66

Click on each orange point and select the correct answer.

Label each line as either location or attribute information.

Explanation

Question 14 of 66

❌: Earth's surface and near-surface ❌: synonymous with geographic ❌: any space (including geographic)

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 15 of 66

GPU stands for...

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 66

Geographic Information has three defined dimensions (x, y, and z) that allow for both 2D and 3D modeling.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 66

Which of these is the FORMAL definition of GIS?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 66

____________ is the core function of the GIS program.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 66

When was the first geographic information system created?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 66

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Explanation

Geographic Information Systems is often abbreviated to ( GIS, GISc, GIS or GISc ).
Geographic Information Science is often abbreviated to ( GIS or GISc, GIS, GISc ).

❌: Earth's surface and near-surface
❌: synonymous with geographic
❌: any space (including geographic)

Match the components of GIS with the equipment we use in class.

Hardware: ❌
Software: ❌
Network: ❌
People: ❌
Procedure: ❌

A ( polygon, point, line ) is made with ( points, lines, polygons ) connected with ( lines, polygons, points ).

In a polygon, the starting point is ( the same as, different from ) the ending point.

The ( smaller, larger ) the squares (pixels) on a raster, the higher its resolution.

Below are different methods for capturing data in GIS: match them with the data types that are most appropriate.

1. ❌: directly integrate into GIS
2: ❌: input a data set
3: ❌: scar
4. ❌: input coordinates

Match the types of analyses with their applications.

❌: which reads are within 100 ft of a stream
❌: combines the features of two or more layers to create a new layer
❌: examines how linear features are connected