Practice Cloud-based Gis And Web Mapping (1.8.2) - Introduction to Geo-Informatics

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Question 1.
What is cloud-based GIS?
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Think about where data is stored and how it's accessed.
Question 2.
What are some typical tools of cloud-based GIS?
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Consider popular names in the GIS field.
3Question 3.
What is the main benefit of cloud-based GIS?
- A) Limited access
- B) Inability to collaborate
- C) Enhanced real-time collaboration
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Consider how accessibility affects collaboration.
4Question 4.
True or False: Cloud-based GIS systems can only function offline.
- True
- False
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Think about the definition of 'cloud-based'.
Question 5.
Design a cloud-based GIS application for monitoring urban heat islands in a city. Detail the necessary features and real-time data integration needed for effective analysis.
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Consider what datasets would be most impactful.
Question 6.
Evaluate a city’s current response plan to natural disasters and propose how cloud-based GIS could enhance its effectiveness.
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Think outside the geographic and into social collaboration.

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