The Development of a GIS (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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GIS definition
GIS definition
Digital tool combining computer tech with geographic data
3 components of a GIS system
3 components of a GIS system
Hardware/software, geographic data, capture/analyze tools
Key GIS capability with information types
Key GIS capability with information types
Layer different types of info on a basic map
Limitation: traditional maps are...
Limitation: traditional maps are...
Static - don't change to show new patterns/updated info
Remote sensing definition
Remote sensing definition
Collecting data about objects from a distance
Four stages of GIS process in order
Four stages of GIS process in order
Captured → Stored → Managed → Processed & displayed
Stage 1 of GIS process
Stage 1 of GIS process
Captured - data collected from satellites, GPS, surveys
Stage 4 of GIS process
Stage 4 of GIS process
Processed & displayed - analyzed & combined into visual maps
Main advantage of GIS over traditional maps
Main advantage of GIS over traditional maps
Dynamic, interactive, combines multiple data layers
GIS benefit: information updates
GIS benefit: information updates
Can update information quickly as conditions change