GIS Components and Characteristics Quiz

What does a data layer in GIS represent?

• A type of hardware used in GIS

• A method for data analysis

• A geographic representation of a specified type of object

• A type of software used in GIS

Which of the following is NOT a type of spatial data?

• Polygon

• Point

• Line

• Text

What is attribute data in GIS?

• Data that is used for map creation

• Data that describes the location of objects

• Data that is only numerical

• Data that describes the characteristics of a specific object

Which GIS function focuses on showing geographic data visually?

• Data Manipulation

• Data Presentation

• Data Analysis

• Data Storage

Which software is known for advanced spatial analysis and data management?

• MapQuest

• Google Earth

• SMS Advanced

• ArcGIS

What type of GIS data format consists of a grid of pixels?

• Planar

• Geodetic

• Raster

• Vector

Which of the following is an example of vector data?

• Digital Elevation Model

• Land cover map

• Road networks

• Satellite image

What is the purpose of a map legend?

• To show the scale of the map

• To provide driving directions

• To indicate the direction of north

• To explain the symbols and colors used on the map

Which coordinate system uses latitude and longitude?

• Cartesian coordinate

• Planar coordinate

• Geodetic coordinate

• Celestial coordinate

What does a north arrow on a map indicate?

• The type of map symbols

• The direction of north

• The scale of the map

• The geographic features