Practice Gis And Gps (6.9.2) - Geographical Information System (GIS)

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Question 1.
What does GIS stand for?
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Think about the system used for spatial data.
Question 2.
What does GPS help us determine?
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Consider what type of system helps us find locations.
3Question 3.
What does GIS primarily help with?
- A system for accounting
- A tool for spatial analysis
- A software for graphic design
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Think of what GIS refers to.
4Question 4.
True or False: GPS provides geographic data but not spatial analysis.
- True
- False
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Focus on the function of each system.
Question 5.
Design a scenario in which GPS and GIS can improve urban traffic management.
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Consider how location data can inform traffic regulations.
Question 6.
Propose a project leveraging GIS and GPS in environmental monitoring; describe its purpose.
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Think about what data you would want to monitor.

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