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Lesson 2, Chapter 1: Geographic Data Flashcards

Understand the lesson (10 cards)

1
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Quantitative data

A

numbers

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Qualitative data

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more descriptive and language-based

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3
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Who gathers geographic data?

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researchers, normal citizens, and governments

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Geospatial technologies

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anything that uses hardware or software to examine and measure geographical features on the earth (GPS)

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Geographic information systems

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software that manipulates geospatial data to make it of use for research or problem-solving

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Remote sensing

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a method of data collection that gathers information about geographic locations through satellite imagery – can help visualize population patterns and other geospatial information

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Field observations

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researcher visits a location and takes notes regarding the geographical features of that location (it doesn’t have to be notes; it could be photos, interviews, etc.)

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Media reports/travel narratives

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media visits places to give information about the living conditions and the people living there; some people write published travel narratives documenting their experiences

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What is the difference between GPS and GIS?

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GPS is used for finding locations, whereas GIS uses that information to find answers to research-based problems

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What are the two uses of geographic data?

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it helps with decision-making, whether it be for us or policy makers; satellite-imaging can also be used to make decisions (e.g. wildfires in California)

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