Geographic Data Flashcards
Spatial Data
any type of data that directly or indirectly references a specific geographical area or location
any type of data that directly or indirectly references a specific geographical area or location
Spatial Data
Qualitative Data
descriptive information, usually in the form of text
descriptive information, usually in the form of text
Qualitative Data
Quantitative Data
any pieces of information that can be displayed using numbers
any pieces of information that can be displayed using numbers
Quantitative Data
Field Observation
the act of physically visiting a location, place, or region and recording, firsthand, information there
the act of physically visiting a location, place, or region and recording, firsthand, information there
Field Observation
GPS
System of satellites used to determine an exact location on global grid.
System of satellites used to determine an exact location on global grid.
GPS
Remote Sensing
Technique of obtaining information about objects through the study of data collected by special instruments that are not in physical contact with the object being analyzed.
Technique of obtaining information about objects through the study of data collected by special instruments that are not in physical contact with the object being analyzed.
Remote Sensing
Aerial Photography
taking of photographs of the ground from an elevated position off Earth’s surface
taking of photographs of the ground from an elevated position off Earth’s surface
Aerial Photography
GIS
Computer program that stores geographic data and produces maps to show the data.
