GRADE 12
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
1. Name the 4 components of GIS.
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2. Identify a polygon feature and a line feature on the map.
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3. Explain what is meant by data integration.
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4. Identify on problem of data integration as shown in the sketch above.
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5. Name the 2 types of data integration that a farmer will consider before cultivation.
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6. Of what importance is data integration to a geographer?
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7. What is a data base?
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8. Why is it sometimes necessary to manipulate data in a data base?
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9. Define the term attribute data.
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10. Define the term spatial data.
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11. Define data layering.
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12. Name any 4 layers that is used to make up a topographic map.
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13. Name any 2 layers that will be used to assist with the location of a store?
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14. Define resolution.
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15. Does the Orthophoto have a high or low resolution?
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16. Provide a reason for your answer in No 15.
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17. Define buffer zone.
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18. Explain how buffering can be used to protect the coastal environment of an area?
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19. Urbanization has a negative impact on rivers. How will buffering prevent the
mismanagement of the Berg River?
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20. Define data.
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21. Data represented by pixel refers to ___________________________.
22. Data represented by points and lines refers to _______________________.
23. Which map represents pixels? _____________________________
24. Which map represents lines and polygones? ___________________________
25. The police have been keeping track of hijacking. How can they use GIS to narrow
their search?
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