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
T or F: IESA offers a masters program
True
What are the two main outcomes you can create from utilizing GIS?
Maps and Applications
Name two uses for a 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
Who is the Dean of IESA?
Jeff Turk, Ph.D.
GIS is the "Science of ______"
"Science of Where"
Name one way 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
What UNG campus is the main campus of IESA?
Gainesville
What are 3 of the main components that make up a GIS?
People, Data, Metadata, Software, Hardware, and Processes.
What are 2 field data collection applications from ESRI?
Field Maps
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QuickCapture
What is the imaginary line called that connects the north and south pole?
Prime Meridian
Polygon
How many certificate programs are offered by IESA?
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
What industries can benefit from GIS?
Every Industry can benefit from a GIS.
T or F: the address for this 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
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