Practice Exercises (4.7) - Spatial Information Technology - CBSE 12 Geography

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Question 1.
What term refers to data that includes geographical information?
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Think about location-based information.
Question 2.
What is the main purpose of GIS?
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It involves managing data with a geographic aspect.
3Question 3.
What is spatial data?
- Data without location
- Data with geographical components
- Data only in numerical form
- None of the above
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Think about what gives data its geographical reference.
4Question 4.
True or False: GIS can only be used for mapping.
- True
- False
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Consider the various functions performed by GIS.
Question 5.
You are a city planner with new data indicating population growth in a specific district. How can GIS help determine where to build new schools?
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Consider how buffer and overlay analyses could provide insights.
Question 6.
Design a spatial analysis project using buffer and overlay techniques to study the effects of a new highway on local wildlife habitats. Outline your methodology.
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Think about the types of data you would need and how they interact.

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