What is GIS
What does GIS Stand for?
Geographic Information Systems
T of F: I can use GIS to find which voting district I live in.
True
What is the Capital of Florida
Tallahassee
What are the two basic types of data?
Vector & Raster
What are the two main outcomes you can create from utilizing GIS?
Maps and Applications
Name two uses for GIS
This specifies a location’s distance north or south of the equator.
Latitude
Vector Data can be displayed as ___ , ____, or ___.
Points, Lines, or Polygons
GIS is the "Science of ______"
"Science of Where"
We talked about many ways to utilize GIS. Name 2 of the 6 ways you can apply GIS
1. Identify Problems
2. Monitor Change
3. Manage & Respond to Events
4. Perform Forcasting
5. Set Priorities
6. Understand Trends
Which U.S. state is the Grand Canyon located in?
Arizona
Imagery is an example of what data type?
Raster
We discussed 6 components that make up a GIS. Name three.
People, Data, Metadata, Software, Hardware, and Processes.
Use of maps to tell a story online can utilize _____________.
Story Map Application
What is the imaginary line called that connects the north and south pole?
Prime Meridian
Polygon
Name three industries that benefit from location data and analysis.
Every Industry can benefit from a GIS.
Education, Transportation, Insurance, Electric and Gas Utilities, Real Estate, Natural Resources, Petroleum, Telecommunications, Water, Retail, Government, Planning, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Public Safety and Health.
T or F: the address for the Starr building is an example of a "use for GIS".
False: the address is an attribute to the location of the building
What is the approximate size of Earth's equator?
a. 50,000 km
b. 20,000 km
c. 40,000 km
c. 40,000 km
Features in a GIS have relational data stored in fields within the ____.
Attribute Table