Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Quiz

What is the study of the Earth's physical features, climate, population, and the relationships between human beings and their environments?

• Map

• Data

• Spatial

• Geography

What does 'spatial' refer to in GIS?

• Pertaining to space or the distribution of objects in space

• Raw facts and figures that can be processed and interpreted

• A single, specific location in space defined by its coordinates

• A recognizable arrangement or sequence of objects or events

What are raw facts and figures that can be processed and interpreted in GIS called?

• Geography

• Map

• Spatial

• Data

What is a visual representation of an area that may show the physical features, cultural features, and other relevant information in GIS?

• Pattern

• Point

• Map

• Polygon

What does 'pattern' refer to in GIS?

• Pertaining to space or the distribution of objects in space

• A recognizable arrangement or sequence of objects or events

• A single, specific location in space defined by its coordinates

• A closed geometric shape with three or more sides

What is a single, specific location in space defined by its coordinates (latitude and longitude) in GIS?

• Point

• Map

• Polygon

• Pattern

What is a closed geometric shape with three or more sides used to represent areas or regions on a map in GIS?

• Polygon

• Spatial

• Geography

• Data

What is data or information that is entered into a system called in GIS?

• Attribute

• System

• Input

• Information

What is a set of interacting or interdependent components forming an integrated whole in GIS?

• Input

• System

• Information

• Attribute

What is processed or organized data that provides meaningful context in GIS?

• Input

• Attribute

• System

• Information