Question 1

The concept of individuals contributing spatial data and knowledge to a database best describes

Accepted Answer

A) volunteered geographic information. 
B) wiki spatial data. 
C) geo-sponsored information. 
D) open geospatial consortiums. 
A) volunteered geographic information. 
B) wiki spatial data. 
C) geo-sponsored information. 
D) open geospatial consortiums. A

Question 2

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 3

Describe three applications of geospatial technology in the private sector.

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There are numerous answers to this question,as geospatial technologies are used in a wide variety of settings.From information presented in the chapter,geospatial technologies can be used for the following three examples: 1)map the locations of homes for sale so that users can spatially compare home values and selling prices,2)determine the best new site for a new restaurant or retail business,and 3)track the location of new housing developments over time.

Question 4

Google Earth is an example of a

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Imagery that you can see in Google Earth

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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.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an example of VGI?

Accepted Answer

A) Obtaining a satellite image provided from a commercial vendor 
B) Updating an online road map with information about a closed road 
C) Geotagging a photo and adding it to Google Earth 
D) Adding information about the location of dead birds to a Center for Disease Control online map 
A) Obtaining a satellite image provided from a commercial vendor 
B) Updating an online road map with information about a closed road 
C) Geotagging a photo and adding it to Google Earth 
D) Adding information about the location of dead birds to a Center for Disease Control online map

Question 8

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.

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

There are many possible answers to this

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an example of geospatial data?

Accepted Answer

A) The dimensions of a lake 
B) The length of a piece of wood 
C) The measurement made between two road intersections 
D) The size and shape of the continent of North America 
A) The dimensions of a lake 
B) The length of a piece of wood 
C) The measurement made between two road intersections 
D) The size and shape of the continent of North America

Question 12

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

The concept of individuals contributing spatial data and knowledge to a database best describes

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

Describe three applications of geospatial technology in the private sector.

Google Earth is an example of a

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

Imagery that you can see in Google Earth

Which of the following is NOT an example of VGI?

What makes geospatial data unique?

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

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

Which of the following is NOT an example of geospatial data?

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

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The concept of individuals contributing spatial data and knowledge to a database best describes

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

Describe three applications of geospatial technology in the private sector.

Google Earth is an example of a

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

Imagery that you can see in Google Earth

Which of the following is NOT an example of VGI?

What makes geospatial data unique?

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

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

Which of the following is NOT an example of geospatial data?

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

How to Use Tables and Attributes in Arcgis

How to Create a Map Layout With Arcgis

How to Create a Web Map and Share Data Online With Arcgis

How to Obtain and Use Online Data With Arcgis

How to Create Geospatial Data With Arcgis

How to Edit Data With Arcgis

How to Perform Spatial Analysis in Arcgis

How to Perform Geoprocessing in Arcgis

How to Perform Geocoding in Arcgis

How to Perform Network Analysis in Arcgis

How to Use Raster Data in Arcgis

How to Use Remotely Sensed Imagery in Arcgis

How to Perform Spatial Interpolation With Arcgis

How to Work With Digital Elevation Models in Arcgis

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