Introduction to GIS Quiz

What does GIS stand for?

• Geographical Information System

• Global Information System

• Geospatial Intelligence System

• Graphical Integration System

What is the main purpose of a GIS?

• To store and analyze spatial data

• To create artistic maps

• To play video games

• To send emails

What are the two main branches of Geography?

• Human geography and Physical geography

• Political geography and Economic geography

• Historical geography and Cultural geography

• Social geography and Urban geography

What is the difference between vector and raster data models?

• Vector data represents discrete objects while raster data represents a grid of cells

• Raster data is used for continuous phenomenon while vector data is used for discrete phenomenon

• Raster data represents discrete objects while vector data represents a grid of cells

• Vector data is used for continuous phenomenon while raster data is used for discrete phenomenon

What is the purpose of metadata in GIS?

• To provide information about other data

• To create maps

• To collect field data

• To analyze spatial relationships

What is latitude?

• D. Distance from the prime meridian to the equator

• C. Distance from the equator to the poles

• B. Distance north or south of the equator

• A. Distance east or west of the prime meridian

What is longitude?

• A. Distance east or west of the equator

• B. Distance north or south of the prime meridian

• C. Distance from the equator to the poles

• D. Distance from the prime meridian to the equator

What is the purpose of a projected coordinate system?

• D. To create geographic coordinate systems

• C. To determine the absolute location of a place

• A. To represent the earth's surface on a flat map

• B. To measure distances in latitude and longitude

Why is it important to use the same coordinate system for all data in a GIS?

• D. To create distortion in the map

• C. To increase data storage

• B. To align the data correctly on a map

• A. To confuse the users

What is the main purpose of metadata in GIS data?

• A. To provide information about the content and characteristics of data

• B. To create new data

• D. To determine the scale of the map

• C. To convert data formats