Application of GIS (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What problem was AFIS designed to solve for Eskom?
What problem was AFIS designed to solve for Eskom?
Veld fires causing power outages
How do veld fires near power lines cause electrical problems?
How do veld fires near power lines cause electrical problems?
They heat air creating short circuits
Which satellites are used to detect fires in the AFIS system?
Which satellites are used to detect fires in the AFIS system?
MeteoSat Second Generation and MODIS
What are 'hot spots' in the AFIS system?
What are 'hot spots' in the AFIS system?
Pixels showing unusually high temps
What data format are hot spots converted to in AFIS?
What data format are hot spots converted to in AFIS?
Point vector data
How does AFIS send alerts when fires are detected near power lines?
How does AFIS send alerts when fires are detected near power lines?
Via email and SMS
What is georeferencing in GIS?
What is georeferencing in GIS?
Assigning spatial coordinates to data
Why must all data layers use the same map projection in GIS?
Why must all data layers use the same map projection in GIS?
So they align correctly when overlaid
Which field uses GIS to track currents and study marine ecosystems?
Which field uses GIS to track currents and study marine ecosystems?
Oceanography
Which organization provides wind data integrated into AFIS?
Which organization provides wind data integrated into AFIS?
South African Weather Service (SAWS)