Question 1

What makes geospatial data unique?

Accepted Answer

A) It does not contain any location information. 
B) It contains descriptive information for all locations. 
C) It contains a unique name for every potential location. 
D) It is connected to a real-world location. 
A) It does not contain any location information. 
B) It contains descriptive information for all locations. 
C) It contains a unique name for every potential location. 
D) It is connected to a real-world location. D

Question 2

Imagery that you can see in Google Earth

Accepted Answer

A) represents one "snapshot" in time from when the image was acquired. 
B) is updated via a live link to a Google satellite in orbit. 
C) represents the current satellite image from when you start Google Earth. 
D) is not updated-you must use the Keyhole Viewer program to see current imagery. 
A) represents one "snapshot" in time from when the image was acquired. 
B) is updated via a live link to a Google satellite in orbit. 
C) represents the current satellite image from when you start Google Earth. 
D) is not updated-you must use the Keyhole Viewer program to see current imagery. A

Question 3

Acquiring real-time location information from a series of satellites in orbit best describes

Accepted Answer

A) a geographic information system. 
B) a global positioning system. 
C) remote sensing. 
D) satellite imagery. 
A) a geographic information system. 
B) a global positioning system. 
C) remote sensing. 
D) satellite imagery. B

Question 4

Describe three fields in the public sector that utilize geospatial technology.

Accepted Answer

There are many possible answers to this

Question 5

Describe three applications of geospatial technology in the private sector.

Accepted Answer

There are numerous answers to this quest

Question 6

Environmental conditions for the planet Earth can be monitored by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Remote sensing 
B) Global positioning systems 
C) Non-spatial data 
D) Tabular data 
A) Remote sensing 
B) Global positioning systems 
C) Non-spatial data 
D) Tabular data

Question 7

Computer-based mapping and analysis of location-based data best describes:

Accepted Answer

A) GIS. 
B) GPS. 
C) remote sensing. 
D) aerial photography. 
A) GIS. 
B) GPS. 
C) remote sensing. 
D) aerial photography.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of non-spatial data?

Accepted Answer

A) List of addresses for a delivery truck to visit 
B) Parcel database of all residential developments in a neighborhood 
C) Digital map of all roads in a township 
D) Map of locations of emergency phones on a college campus 
A) List of addresses for a delivery truck to visit 
B) Parcel database of all residential developments in a neighborhood 
C) Digital map of all roads in a township 
D) Map of locations of emergency phones on a college campus

Question 9

Describe two reasons why an address may be geocoded in an incorrect location.

Accepted Answer

There are many possible answers to this

Question 10

Google Earth is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) social map. 
B) satellite map. 
C) virtual globe. 
D) GPS. 
A) social map. 
B) satellite map. 
C) virtual globe. 
D) GPS.

What makes geospatial data unique?

Imagery that you can see in Google Earth

Acquiring real-time location information from a series of satellites in orbit best describes

Describe three fields in the public sector that utilize geospatial technology.

Describe three applications of geospatial technology in the private sector.

Environmental conditions for the planet Earth can be monitored by which of the following?

Computer-based mapping and analysis of location-based data best describes:

Which of the following is an example of non-spatial data?

Describe two reasons why an address may be geocoded in an incorrect location.

Google Earth is an example of a

Where in the Geospatial World Are You

Getting Your Data to Match the Map

Finding Your Location With the Global Positioning System

Working With Digital Spatial Data and GIS

Esri Arcnews, Arcuser, and Arcwatch

Using GIS to Make a Map

Getting There Quicker With Geospatial Technology

Remotely Sensed Images From Above

How Remote Sensing Works

Images From Space

Studying the Environment From Space

Digital Landscaping

See the World in 3D

Whats Next for Geospatial Technology

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Exam 1: Its A Geospatial World Out There

What makes geospatial data unique?

Imagery that you can see in Google Earth

Acquiring real-time location information from a series of satellites in orbit best describes

Describe three fields in the public sector that utilize geospatial technology.

Describe three applications of geospatial technology in the private sector.

Environmental conditions for the planet Earth can be monitored by which of the following?

Computer-based mapping and analysis of location-based data best describes:

Which of the following is an example of non-spatial data?

Describe two reasons why an address may be geocoded in an incorrect location.

Google Earth is an example of a

Where in the Geospatial World Are You

Getting Your Data to Match the Map

Finding Your Location With the Global Positioning System

Working With Digital Spatial Data and GIS

Esri Arcnews, Arcuser, and Arcwatch

Using GIS to Make a Map

Getting There Quicker With Geospatial Technology

Remotely Sensed Images From Above

How Remote Sensing Works

Images From Space

Studying the Environment From Space

Digital Landscaping

See the World in 3D

Whats Next for Geospatial Technology

Filters