Intro GIS Exam 1 Review with
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aids in collection,coordination, output, analysis, maintenance, storage, distribution,for
mapping spatial data and information. It has analysts and techs that look at the "what"
and "where". Ex.- business stores its assets in a GIS system as points, lines, &
polygons. The "where" is their physical geography on a map.Points may be towers as
XY locations. Lines may be wires that are connected to each tower. Polygons may be
the areas each line services. The "what" is information about their feature. - ANS-
Geographic Information Systems?
A geographic information system (GIS) is a system designed to capture, store,
manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographical data. ... In other
words, data that is in some way referenced to locations on the earth. Coupled with this
data is usually tabular data known as attribute data. - ANS-What is a GIS (system)
capable of (in database terms)?
-GEO-SPATIAL DATA
-DATA ANALYSIS
- DATA DISPLAY
- DATA ACQUISITION
- DATA EXPLORATION
- DATA MANAGEMENT - ANS-. What are the 6 pedagogical elements of GIS
(science)?
Hardware, Software, Procedures, People, and Networks - ANS-What are the primary
components of a GIS
(system/ structural)?
the more data that you have available to you, the better the representation in your map
should be, and therefore an increased interpret-ability. The underlying factor is that
efficiency is key. Having a non-cluttered, efficient, effective, and interpret-able map
should be the goal.Choose colors that accurately represent what you're trying to convey
(ex: using red for hot temps and blue for cold). - ANS-How do choices about and
differences in scale, representation strategy, style, and types and
availability of data influence the appearance and interpretability of maps?
Communication theory deals with how information is conveyed
Visual psychology plays into how people perceive and process visual information
Both of these should be taken into consideration when making a map to produce
something that is clear, not misleading, and accurately represents the information -
, ANS-How does map-making borrow from communication theory and visual psychology
(cognition)?
Generalization must be employed in order to make a map. In no map is there ever a
100% complete representation of the real world/model that is being portrayed. This
relates to question 1 ^^^ in that generalization falls under all of these categories:
improving interpretability, reducing clutter, boosting efficiency. - ANS-How is
generalization at the heart of the map-making process?
-Location,
-Place,
-Human-Environment
interaction,
-Regional,
-Movement - ANS-What are the five themes of geography and how do each of them
play a role in the
development and use of geographic information systems and geographic information
science?
Absolute location- mathematical- coordinate based location, geographical cs (3D earth)
Lat.-Lon.- UTM, cartesian/ planar cs (x,y,z)
Relative location- descriptive
Site: human and physical attributes at a location
(building types, water features, soil characteristics, ect.)
Situation- where a location is in proximity to other locations
(1/2mi South off of 630) - ANS-What are the key distinctions between absolute and
relative location? How are they useful in
different ways?
Place is the personalized experienced space
Ex: campus
Space is your general location
Ex: space between two cities - ANS-What are the key distinctions between space and
place? Be able to provide examples.
Nature v society
Domestication of dogs
Environmentalism determinism
The environment determines how people behave
Possibilism
Environment plays a role, but humans have options
Environment gives a range of possible outcomes
Co-construction
Accurate Solutions
aids in collection,coordination, output, analysis, maintenance, storage, distribution,for
mapping spatial data and information. It has analysts and techs that look at the "what"
and "where". Ex.- business stores its assets in a GIS system as points, lines, &
polygons. The "where" is their physical geography on a map.Points may be towers as
XY locations. Lines may be wires that are connected to each tower. Polygons may be
the areas each line services. The "what" is information about their feature. - ANS-
Geographic Information Systems?
A geographic information system (GIS) is a system designed to capture, store,
manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographical data. ... In other
words, data that is in some way referenced to locations on the earth. Coupled with this
data is usually tabular data known as attribute data. - ANS-What is a GIS (system)
capable of (in database terms)?
-GEO-SPATIAL DATA
-DATA ANALYSIS
- DATA DISPLAY
- DATA ACQUISITION
- DATA EXPLORATION
- DATA MANAGEMENT - ANS-. What are the 6 pedagogical elements of GIS
(science)?
Hardware, Software, Procedures, People, and Networks - ANS-What are the primary
components of a GIS
(system/ structural)?
the more data that you have available to you, the better the representation in your map
should be, and therefore an increased interpret-ability. The underlying factor is that
efficiency is key. Having a non-cluttered, efficient, effective, and interpret-able map
should be the goal.Choose colors that accurately represent what you're trying to convey
(ex: using red for hot temps and blue for cold). - ANS-How do choices about and
differences in scale, representation strategy, style, and types and
availability of data influence the appearance and interpretability of maps?
Communication theory deals with how information is conveyed
Visual psychology plays into how people perceive and process visual information
Both of these should be taken into consideration when making a map to produce
something that is clear, not misleading, and accurately represents the information -
, ANS-How does map-making borrow from communication theory and visual psychology
(cognition)?
Generalization must be employed in order to make a map. In no map is there ever a
100% complete representation of the real world/model that is being portrayed. This
relates to question 1 ^^^ in that generalization falls under all of these categories:
improving interpretability, reducing clutter, boosting efficiency. - ANS-How is
generalization at the heart of the map-making process?
-Location,
-Place,
-Human-Environment
interaction,
-Regional,
-Movement - ANS-What are the five themes of geography and how do each of them
play a role in the
development and use of geographic information systems and geographic information
science?
Absolute location- mathematical- coordinate based location, geographical cs (3D earth)
Lat.-Lon.- UTM, cartesian/ planar cs (x,y,z)
Relative location- descriptive
Site: human and physical attributes at a location
(building types, water features, soil characteristics, ect.)
Situation- where a location is in proximity to other locations
(1/2mi South off of 630) - ANS-What are the key distinctions between absolute and
relative location? How are they useful in
different ways?
Place is the personalized experienced space
Ex: campus
Space is your general location
Ex: space between two cities - ANS-What are the key distinctions between space and
place? Be able to provide examples.
Nature v society
Domestication of dogs
Environmentalism determinism
The environment determines how people behave
Possibilism
Environment plays a role, but humans have options
Environment gives a range of possible outcomes
Co-construction
