Practice Data Manipulation And Analysis (6.6) - Geographical Information System (GIS)

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Question 1.
What is buffering in GIS?
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Think about how we assess the area around a river.
Question 2.
Name one use of interpolation in GIS.
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Consider how we can predict rainfall amounts.
3Question 3.
What is the purpose of buffering in GIS?
- To combine data layers
- To create zones around features
- To estimate unknown values
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Think about zones of influence.
4Question 4.
True or False: Network analysis is not related to transportation systems.
- True
- False
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Network analysis deals with connections.
Question 5.
Design a GIS analysis plan that uses buffering and overlay analysis to assess urban flood risks. Outline the steps you would take and data layers needed.
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Start with identifying relevant data layers.
Question 6.
How would you use interpolation in a GIS project to manage water resources? Provide a scenario and the implications of your findings.
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Think about predicting trends from scattered data points.

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