Basic concepts of geographic information system (GIS) - SS1 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is geographic data?
Data related to the Earth's magnetic field
Information about locations on the Earth's surface
Data about the world's population
Information on global weather patterns
Which of the following is an example of geographic data?
A list of famous scientists
The price of gold in different countries
GPS coordinates of a landmark
A collection of historical novels
What does GIS stand for?
Global Internet Service
Geographic Information System
Geological Investigation System
Graphical Imaging Software
How does GIS help with geographic data?
By providing weather forecasts
By creating digital maps
By managing social media profiles
By analyzing stock market trends
In which field is GIS commonly used?
Cooking
Space exploration
Environmental management
Music production
What is one of the main purposes of a GIS?
To find the best restaurant in town
To make sense of geographic data
To play video games
To compose music
What does latitude and longitude represent in geographic data?
Time and date
Color and size
Location on the Earth's surface
Temperature and humidity
Which of the following is NOT a type of geographic data?
Population density
Famous paintings
Soil composition
Elevation of mountains
What type of analysis can be performed using GIS?
Genetic analysis
Spatial analysis
Financial analysis
Linguistic analysis
In what fields can GIS be applied?
Medicine and fashion
Information technology and aviation
Urban planning and agriculture
Music and sports