Question 1

Nowadays we can download free LiDAR data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A text file with the fields ofx-,y-coordinates can be converted to a digital map.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which agency is in charge of the National Map program in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. Geological Survey 
B)  Natural Resources Conservation Service 
C)  Bureau of Land Management 
D)  U.S. Census Bureau 
A)  U.S. Geological Survey 
B)  Natural Resources Conservation Service 
C)  Bureau of Land Management 
D)  U.S. Census Bureau

Question 4

Briefly explain differential correction of GPS data.

Accepted Answer

Differential correction of GPS data is a

Question 5

National Land Cover Data from the USGS were compiled from:

Accepted Answer

A)  USGS quadrangle maps 
B)  field survey data 
C)  air photos 
D)  satellite images 
A)  USGS quadrangle maps 
B)  field survey data 
C)  air photos 
D)  satellite images

Question 6

A GPS receiver can collect the height in addition to the horizontal position of a point on the Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The source map can greatly influence the quality of a digitized map. Provide an example that supports the statement.

Accepted Answer

One example that supports the statement

Question 8

What kinds of data can you find at the NASA Earth Observations geoportal?

Accepted Answer

The NASA Earth Observations (NEO) geopor

Nowadays we can download free LiDAR data.

A text file with the fields ofx-,y-coordinates can be converted to a digital map.

Which agency is in charge of the National Map program in the United States?

Briefly explain differential correction of GPS data.

National Land Cover Data from the USGS were compiled from:

A GPS receiver can collect the height in addition to the horizontal position of a point on the Earth's surface.

The source map can greatly influence the quality of a digitized map. Provide an example that supports the statement.

What kinds of data can you find at the NASA Earth Observations geoportal?

Introduction

Coordinate Systems

Vector Data Model

Raster Data Model

Geometric Transformation

Spatial Data Accuracy and Quality

Attribute Data Management

Data Display and Cartography

Data Exploration

Vector Data Analysis

Raster Data Analysis

Terrain Mapping and Analysis

Viewshed and Watershed Analysis

Spatial Interpolation

Geocoding and Dynamic Segmentation

Least Cost Path and Network Analysis

GIS Models and Modeling

Filters

Exam 5: GIS Data Acquisition

Nowadays we can download free LiDAR data.

A text file with the fields ofx-,y-coordinates can be converted to a digital map.

Which agency is in charge of the National Map program in the United States?

Briefly explain differential correction of GPS data.

National Land Cover Data from the USGS were compiled from:

A GPS receiver can collect the height in addition to the horizontal position of a point on the Earth's surface.

The source map can greatly influence the quality of a digitized map. Provide an example that supports the statement.

What kinds of data can you find at the NASA Earth Observations geoportal?

Introduction

Coordinate Systems

Vector Data Model

Raster Data Model

Geometric Transformation

Spatial Data Accuracy and Quality

Attribute Data Management

Data Display and Cartography

Data Exploration

Vector Data Analysis

Raster Data Analysis

Terrain Mapping and Analysis

Viewshed and Watershed Analysis

Spatial Interpolation

Geocoding and Dynamic Segmentation

Least Cost Path and Network Analysis

GIS Models and Modeling

Filters