Review Text: Chapter 9, 10 and 13 in Longley Et Al. Geographic Information Sysytems and Science

Review Text: Chapter 9, 10 and 13 in Longley Et Al. Geographic Information Sysytems and Science

<p>GEOGRAPHY 350 Study Guide October 2004 Quiz #3 Review Text: Chapter 9, 10 and 13 in Longley et al. Geographic Information Sysytems and Science Review UNITS 10 , 11, 12, 13 and 14 from the NCGIA curriculum (on web at course home page http://www.geo.wvu.edu/~elmes/Geog350/geog350ie.htm)</p><p>1) Describe the use of a “Spatial Data Model” in GIS and identify two common GIS data models. </p><p>2) In your own words describe the difference between a spatial entity and a spatial object</p><p>3) Identify and explain the steps involved in GIS database design</p><p>4) Compare and contrast the two data models shown in Figure 1.</p><p>1 2</p><p>Figure 1.</p><p>5) Using Figure 2, identify and label examples of 0-Dimensional, 1-Dimensional and 2-Dimensional spatial objects. Figure 2.</p><p>1+ 2+</p><p>Dr. Gregory Elmes 1 4/7/2018 GEOGRAPHY 350 Study Guide October 2004 Quiz #3</p><p>6) Using an4+ annotated diagram, illustrate how point attributes may be related to point objects.3+</p><p>7) Define “spatial database”</p><p>8) Explain the difference between Contiguity and Connectivity (Hint- it has to do with topology)</p><p>9) Define SQL DBMS Relate Spatial, Locational or Geographical Query Key (attribute) Logical Database Model</p><p>10) Identify the following definitions:</p><p>Any collection of data accessible by computer</p><p>A find operation in a GIS that uses spatial properties as its basis</p><p>A column in a table or data file.</p><p>A GIS operation in which layers with a common, registered map base are joined on the basis of their occupation of space.</p><p>A numerical entry that reflects a measurement or value for a feature.</p><p>Dr. Gregory Elmes 2 4/7/2018</p>

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