1.3 The Power of Geographic Data

• What does geographic data encompass?

  Locations and spatial distributions
• Spatial data includes the boundary lines of states.


  True
• What is an example of attribute data in geographic data?

  Land use
• What is an example of spatial data?

  Latitude and longitude
• Spatial data includes the latitude and longitude of cities.


  True
• Secondary data sources include datasets compiled by government agencies, commercial organizations, or crowdsourced platforms
• Remote sensing can capture data about land cover and infrastructure.

  True
• Spatial data includes the shapes of lakes and rivers.

  True
• Attribute data provides non-spatial information related to geographic features
• What are the two main types of geographic data?

  Spatial and Attribute Data
• What is non-spatial information linked to geographic features called?

  Attribute Data
• What are the two main sources of geographic data?

  Primary and Secondary Data
• Match the primary data source with its example:

  GPS ↔️ Coordinates

  Satellite Imagery ↔️ Land Cover

  Field Surveys ↔️ On-Site Observations
• Remote sensing captures aerial or satellite imagery
• Match the primary data collection technique with its strength:

  GPS ↔️ Precise location data

  Remote Sensing ↔️ Broad spatial coverage

  Field Surveys ↔️ Direct observation
• In urban planning, geographic data is used to analyze population distribution and demographic trends
• Steps in using geographic data for urban planning

  1️⃣ Analyze population trends

  2️⃣ Map land use patterns

  3️⃣ Optimize transportation networks
• Geographic data has applications across diverse fields
• Spatial data includes coordinates and boundaries
• Match the data type with its description and examples:

  Spatial Data ↔️ Coordinates and boundaries of geographic features

  Attribute Data ↔️ Non-spatial information linked to features
• Primary data collection includes methods like GPS measurements and field surveys
• Match the data source with its strengths and weaknesses:

  Primary Data ↔️ Customized information but resource-intensive

  Secondary Data ↔️ Readily available but quality varies
• Primary data collection is less time-consuming than using secondary data sources.

  False
• What is the primary purpose of field surveys in geographic data collection?

  Direct observation and measurement
• What is the main function of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

  Integrate spatial and attribute data
• Match the tool or technology with its description:

  GIS ↔️ Software for visualizing spatial data

  Remote Sensing ↔️ Technique using aerial imagery

  Spatial Analysis ↔️ Explores patterns in geographic data
• In which field is geographic data used for analyzing population distribution and demographic trends?

  Urban Planning
• What are the two types of data combined in geographic data to provide a comprehensive understanding of phenomena?

  Spatial and attribute data
• What is one ethical consideration related to geographic data usage?

  Privacy and data security
• What is an example of attribute data in geographic data?

  Population
• Attribute data is non-spatial information linked to geographic features
• Spatial data includes the shapes of lakes and rivers.


  True
• Geographic data can be classified into two main types: spatial data and attribute data
• What is an example of attribute data?

  Dominant climate
• What is a technique used in primary data collection?

  GPS measurements
• What does GPS use to measure geographic coordinates?

  Satellite signals
• What is an example of secondary data compiled by crowdsourced platforms?

  OpenStreetMap
• What is an example of spatial data in geographic data?

  Boundary lines of states
• Match the source of geographic data with its description:

  Primary Data Collection ↔️ Direct collection of spatial and attribute data

  Secondary Data Sources ↔️ Existing datasets compiled by other organizations
• Spatial data defines the location and shape of geographic features