Map Making with Computers: Interactive Quizzes for Year 5 Geography

Question 1

Which file format is often used to store spatial data in GIS?

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Shapefile

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JPEG

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MP3

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PDF

Question 2

What is the term for combining multiple layers of spatial data?

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Spatial analysis

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Geocoding

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Georeferencing

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Digitizing

Question 3

Which GIS application is used to study traffic patterns?

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Transportation planning

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Land use planning

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Environmental monitoring

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Healthcare management

Question 4

Which tool is used to create new features in GIS?

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Digitizing tablet

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GPS receiver

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Attribute table

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Legend

Question 5

Why do we use layers in GIS?

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To show different types of information on the map

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To create interactive maps

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To perform spatial analysis

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To store data

Question 6

What do we call the process of adding data to a GIS?

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Digitizing

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Georeferencing

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Interpolation

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Vectorization

Question 7

Which type of data shows points on a map?

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Vector

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Raster

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Attribute

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Metadata

Question 8

How is spatial analysis different from attribute analysis in GIS?

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Spatial analysis studies relationships between map features, while attribute analysis studies data linked to those features

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Attribute analysis studies relationships between map features, while spatial analysis studies data linked to those features

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Both spatial and attribute analysis study map features and their data

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There is no difference between spatial and attribute analysis

Question 9

In a GIS system, which component is used to store information?

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Data layers

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Map projections

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Geospatial analysis tools

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Network connectivity

Question 10

What are the three essential components of a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

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A database, tools for data management and analysis, and a way to display data

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A database, a computer, and a map

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A map, a database, and a computer program

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of using a Geographical Information System (GIS) in geography?

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Creating and analyzing maps

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Predicting weather patterns

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Tracking animal movements

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Calculating distances and areas

Question 12

What is the name of the process where we collect data and put it into a GIS?

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Data capture

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Data analysis

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Data visualization

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Data input

Question 13

GIS can be a powerful tool, but some people worry it could be used to track us without our knowledge. How can we make sure this doesn't happen?

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Make sure people are told when their information is being used for GIS.

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Only allow the government to use GIS data.

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Stop using GIS altogether.

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Do nothing, because GIS is too helpful.

Question 14

What do the letters GIS stand for?

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Geographical Information Systems

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Geographical Information Science

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Global Information System

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Geographic Information Service

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a main part of a GIS system?

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Building

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Computers

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Software

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Data

Question 16

What is the main purpose of using map projections?

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To make the Earth's curved surface flat

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To display spatial data on a map

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To correct errors in data

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To store data in a computer

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an example of how GIS is used?

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Diagnosing medical conditions

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Planning new towns

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Managing forests

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Responding to disasters

Question 18

What three factors can impact the accuracy of GIS data?

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The source of the data

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The scale of the data

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The type of data

Question 19

What are the three main components of a GIS?

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Spatial data, attribute data, analysis tools

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Data, maps, analysis

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Layers, features, attributes

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Databases, spreadsheets, maps

Question 20

What is the main purpose of collecting spatial data in GIS?

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To represent the location and characteristics of features on Earth

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To create maps and other visualizations

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To perform spatial analysis

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To store and manage data

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a type of GIS software?

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Microsoft Excel

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ArcGIS

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QGIS

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Google Earth

Question 22

What is the difference between a vector and a raster dataset in GIS?

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Vector data represents features as points, lines, and polygons, while raster data represents them as a grid of cells

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Raster data represents features as points, lines, and polygons, while vector data represents them as a grid of cells

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Vector data is always more accurate than raster data

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Raster data is always more accurate than vector data

Question 23

What is a GIS map primarily used for?

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To visualize spatial data and identify patterns

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To store and manage spatial data

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To perform spatial analysis

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To create presentations

Question 24

What is the main purpose of metadata in GIS?

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To provide information about the data, such as its source, accuracy, and limitations

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To store the actual spatial data

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To perform spatial analysis

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To create maps

Question 25

What do the letters GIS stand for?

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Geographical Information System

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Global Information System

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Geospatial Intelligence System

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Geographic Information System

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a basic part of a GIS?

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Knowing how to use it

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Hardware

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Software

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Data

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a way to show information in GIS?

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Books

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Maps

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Charts

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Tables

Question 28

What's the difference between a vector and a raster?

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Vectors are made of points, lines, and shapes, while rasters are made of a grid of squares

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Vectors are more accurate, but rasters are easier to store

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Rasters are better for showing pictures, while vectors are better for showing data

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There is no difference

Question 29

What are the three essential parts of a GIS?

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Data, Software, and People

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Maps, Data, and Computers

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People, Software, and Maps

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT an essential component of a GIS?

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Internet connection

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Computer for data storage and analysis

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Software for data management and analysis

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Data on geographical features

Question 31

What is the name for the coordinate system used in GIS in the United Kingdom?

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Ordnance Survey Grid

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Latitude and Longitude

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X and Y Coordinates

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UTM Grid

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using GIS in geography?

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Increased workload

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Improved data analysis

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Enhanced communication

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Better decision-making

Question 33

What is the main goal of a Geographical Information System (GIS)?

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To gather, store, examine, and present spatial data

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To only create maps

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To only measure distances between places

Question 34

What do we call data that has a specific location on Earth?

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Spatial data

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Time data

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Number data

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Description data

Question 35

What is a map projection?

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A way to show the curved Earth on a flat map

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A type of GIS software

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A method for gathering spatial data

Question 36

What is a GIS application?

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Software that lets you work with GIS data

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A database

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A type of map

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A physical device

Question 37

How can GIS be used in environmental science?

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To monitor changes in land use and plant life

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To calculate the distance between two cities

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To find the best route for a road

Question 38

Which part of a Geographical Information System (GIS) contains the actual data about the world?

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Spatial data

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Metadata

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Hardware

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Software

Question 39

What is the first step in using GIS?

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Collecting data

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Analyzing data

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Creating a map

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Visualizing data

Question 40

Which type of spatial data represents points, lines, and polygons?

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Vector data

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Raster data

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Attribute data

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Metadata

Question 41

What do the attributes in GIS store?

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Information about features

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The size of features

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The location of features

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The shape of features

Question 42

Which part of GIS can be used to show data as a map, chart, or graph?

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Visualization tools

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Spatial query tools

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Data analysis tools

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Data input tools

Question 43

What is the main advantage of using GIS?

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It can combine and compare different types of data

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It can store vast amounts of data

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It can perform complex calculations

Question 44

How are real-world features converted into digital form for GIS?

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Digitizing

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Geocoding

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Interpolation

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Spatial analysis

Question 45

Which file format is used to store vector data in GIS?

Accepted Answer

Shapefile

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JPEG

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TIFF