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GIS Exam 1

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Study quiz for Zhiyong's GIS Intro class Spring 2021
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Pregunta 1

Pregunta
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?
Respuesta
  • 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

Pregunta 2

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Your drier's license contains geographic information
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 3

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Which of the items on your driver's license contains location information?
Respuesta
  • Birthdate
  • ID number
  • Address
  • Height
  • Name

Pregunta 4

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

Pregunta 5

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When you ask, "What is there?", you are finding what kind of information?
Respuesta
  • Attribute
  • Location

Pregunta 6

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

Pregunta 7

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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?
Respuesta
  • Location query
  • Attribute query

Pregunta 8

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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?
Respuesta
  • Location query
  • Attribute query

Pregunta 9

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Which two types of information make up geographic information?
Respuesta
  • Location and Visual Images
  • Attribute and Visual Images
  • Location and Attribute
  • Visual Images and Geographic Data
  • Location and Geographic Data
  • Attribute and Geographic Data

Pregunta 10

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GIS is a computer system that is sed to make maps only
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 11

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Geographic Information Systems is often abbreviated to [blank_start]GIS[blank_end]. Geographic Information Science is often abbreviated to [blank_start]GIS or GISc[blank_end].
Respuesta
  • GIS
  • GISc
  • GIS or GISc
  • GIS or GISc
  • GIS
  • GISc

Pregunta 12

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"Where" questions are usually answered with [blank_start]location[blank_end] information. "What," "How," and "Who" questions are usually answered with [blank_start]attribute[blank_end] information.
Respuesta
  • location
  • attribute
  • visual image
  • descriptive
  • attribute
  • location
  • visual image
  • descriptive

Pregunta 13

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Label each line as either location or attribute information.
Image:
Location+V+Attribute (binary/octet-stream)
Respuesta
  • attribute
  • location
  • location
  • attribute
  • attribute
  • location
  • location
  • attribute
  • attribute
  • location
  • attribute
  • location
  • attribute
  • location
  • location
  • attribute
  • attribute
  • location

Pregunta 14

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[blank_start]Geographic[blank_end]: Earth's surface and near-surface [blank_start]Geospatial[blank_end]: synonymous with geographic [blank_start]Spatial[blank_end]: any space (including geographic)
Respuesta
  • Geographic
  • Geospatial
  • Spatial
  • Intergalactic
  • Limnographic
  • Limnospatial

Pregunta 15

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GPU stands for...
Respuesta
  • Graphic Processing Unit
  • Geographic Picture Unit
  • Geospatial Photographic Unit
  • Geospatial Processing Unit
  • Graphic Picture Unit

Pregunta 16

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

Pregunta 17

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Which of these is the FORMAL definition of GIS?
Respuesta
  • 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

Pregunta 18

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____________ is the core function of the GIS program.
Respuesta
  • Analysis
  • Visualization
  • Data Storage
  • Data Management

Pregunta 19

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When was the first geographic information system created?
Respuesta
  • 1960's
  • 1950's
  • 1970's
  • 1980's

Pregunta 20

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

Pregunta 21

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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
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 22

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The most popular GIS program, and the one we use in this course, is ____________.
Respuesta
  • ESRI
  • ArcInfo
  • Intergraph
  • AutoCarto

Pregunta 23

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Which of these happened in the 1980s?
Respuesta
  • 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)

Pregunta 24

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Match the components of GIS with the equipment we use in class. Hardware: [blank_start]Computer, memory, tablet, etc.[blank_end] Software: [blank_start]ArcGIS Pro[blank_end] Network: [blank_start]connects components[blank_end] People: [blank_start]Developer & GIS user[blank_end] Procedure: [blank_start]Work flow[blank_end]
Respuesta
  • Computer, memory, tablet, etc.
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • connects components
  • Developer & GIS user
  • Work flow

Pregunta 25

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A [blank_start]polygon[blank_end] is made with [blank_start]points[blank_end] connected with [blank_start]lines[blank_end]. In a polygon, the starting point is [blank_start]the same as[blank_end] the ending point.
Respuesta
  • polygon
  • point
  • line
  • points
  • lines
  • polygons
  • lines
  • polygons
  • points
  • the same as
  • different from

Pregunta 26

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The size of the pixels (squares) on a raster is known as ___________.
Respuesta
  • space resolution
  • image resolution
  • space clarity
  • image clarity
  • resolution clarity

Pregunta 27

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The [blank_start]smaller[blank_end] the squares (pixels) on a raster, the higher its resolution.
Respuesta
  • smaller
  • larger

Pregunta 28

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Below are two rasters: label each with their formats
Image:
Raster (binary/octet-stream)
Respuesta
  • image format
  • realistic format
  • raster format
  • detailed format
  • general format

Pregunta 29

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____________ tables display data describing spatial features.
Respuesta
  • Attribute
  • Feature
  • Descriptive
  • Spatial

Pregunta 30

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Below are different methods for capturing data in GIS: match them with the data types that are most appropriate. 1. [blank_start]Digital image[blank_end]: directly integrate into GIS 2: [blank_start]Coordinate list[blank_end]: input a data set 3: [blank_start]Paper Maps[blank_end]: scar 4. [blank_start]GPS[blank_end]: input coordinates
Respuesta
  • Digital image
  • Coordinate list
  • Paper Maps
  • GPS

Pregunta 31

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Match the types of analyses with their applications. [blank_start]Proximity[blank_end]: which reads are within 100 ft of a stream [blank_start]Overlay[blank_end]: combines the features of two or more layers to create a new layer [blank_start]Network[blank_end]: examines how linear features are connected
Respuesta
  • Proximity
  • Overlay
  • Network
  • Combination
  • Distance

Pregunta 32

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An ellipsoid that approximates the shape of a sphere is often called a spheroid.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 33

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Which of the following is another name for a line of longitude?
Respuesta
  • Latitude
  • Meridian
  • Small circle
  • Parallel

Pregunta 34

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Which lines on the graticule are parallel, run east-west, and mark angular distance north and south of the equator?
Respuesta
  • Meridians
  • The minor axes
  • Lines of latitude
  • Lines of longitude

Pregunta 35

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The distance between meridians is a constant value.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 36

Pregunta
Which lines on the graticule run north-south, converge at the poles, and mark angular distance east & west of the prime meridian?
Respuesta
  • Lines of latitude
  • Lines of longitude
  • Parallels
  • The major axes

Pregunta 37

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The earth's spherical coordinate system is an angular coordinate system
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 38

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How many minutes are in a degree? [blank_start]60[blank_end] How many seconds are in a minute? [blank_start]60[blank_end] How many seconds are in a degree? [blank_start]3600[blank_end]
Respuesta
  • 60
  • 60
  • 3600

Pregunta 39

Pregunta
Which of the following statements best describes the shape of the earth?
Respuesta
  • 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

Pregunta 40

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

Pregunta 41

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

Pregunta 42

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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?
Respuesta
  • Azimuthal
  • Compromise
  • Conformal
  • Gnomic

Pregunta 43

Pregunta
Which of the following statements about projected coordinate systems are true? Choose two
Respuesta
  • 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.

Pregunta 44

Pregunta
Which of the following surfaces are developable surfaces for creating map projections? Select all that apply.
Respuesta
  • Sphere
  • Plane
  • Cylinder
  • Ellipse
  • Cone

Pregunta 45

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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?
Respuesta
  • Area
  • Shape
  • Direction
  • Distance

Pregunta 46

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Which of the following map projections preserve direction from one or two points to every other point?
Respuesta
  • Azimuthal
  • Equal area
  • Equidistant
  • Conformal

Pregunta 47

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No flat map can be both equal area and conformal.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 48

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To create a map of the Florida Panhandle, which of the following projections is better?
Respuesta
  • Conic
  • Cylindrical

Pregunta 49

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Distortion caused by a map projection is minimal along standard parallels.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 50

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The given diagram shows graticules after map projection. What type of map projection is it?
Image:
Lambert Conformal Conic Projection Sw (binary/octet-stream)
Respuesta
  • Conic
  • Cylindrical
  • Azimuthal

Pregunta 51

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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?
Respuesta
  • Orthographic
  • Gnomonic
  • Stereographic

Pregunta 52

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For UTM projection, the developable surface is wrapped around the equator.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 53

Pregunta
Pensacola, Florida falls within which UTM zone?
Respuesta
  • 16
  • 38
  • 17
  • 15

Pregunta 54

Pregunta
These three polygons are actually the same island. Why are they not all in the same location?
Image:
Spheroid+Island (binary/octet-stream)
Respuesta
  • They have different prime meridians
  • They have different spheroids or datums
  • They have different angular measurements
  • Plate tectonics shifted them

Pregunta 55

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What kind of map is a land use map?
Respuesta
  • General purpose map
  • Thematic map

Pregunta 56

Pregunta
The COVID-19 map is a
Image:
Covid+Map (binary/octet-stream)
Respuesta
  • Dot density map
  • Graduated circle map
  • Graduated color map

Pregunta 57

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Which map data classification method produces a map which has an equal number of features in each class?
Respuesta
  • Natural breaks
  • Quantile
  • Equal interval
  • Standard deviation

Pregunta 58

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The map is a
Image:
Florida (binary/octet-stream)
Respuesta
  • Dot density map
  • Graduated (proportional) circle map
  • Graduated color map

Pregunta 59

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The map uses which classification method?
Image:
Florida (binary/octet-stream)
Respuesta
  • Natural breaks
  • Quantile
  • Equal interval
  • Standard deviation

Pregunta 60

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An isohyet map is a
Respuesta
  • thematic map
  • general purpose map

Pregunta 61

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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
Respuesta
  • ratio data
  • nominal data
  • ordinal data
  • interval data

Pregunta 62

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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
Respuesta
  • nominal
  • internal
  • ratio
  • interval

Pregunta 63

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

Pregunta 64

Pregunta
Diverging color scheme is best for what kind of data classification?
Respuesta
  • natural break
  • quantile
  • equal interval
  • standard deviation

Pregunta 65

Pregunta
On an isohyet map, equal value lines are used to represent:
Respuesta
  • atmospheric pressure
  • humidity
  • precipitation
  • temperature
  • slope

Pregunta 66

Pregunta
One inch measured on a map represents 2,000 feet on the ground, what is the scale of the map?
Respuesta
  • 1:1,200
  • 2,000:1
  • 1:2,000
  • 1:24,000
  • 1:2,400
  • 1:12,000
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