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What are the two spatial data models?
GeographyThere are two broad categories of spatial data models. These are vector data model and raster data models. The data base concept is central to a GIS and is the main difference between a GIS and drafting or computer mapping systems, which can produce only good graphic output. Which are the two types of spatial
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What does topography mean in science?
GeographyTopography is the study of the forms and features of land surfaces. The topography of an area could refer to the land forms and features themselves, or a description (especially their depiction in maps). What does topography mean in science terms? Topography is a detailed map of the surface features of land. It includes the
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What are the concepts of geography?
GeographyThe geographical concepts of place, space, environment, interconnection, scale, sustainability and change are integral to the development of geographical understanding. They are ideas that can be applied across the subject to identify a question or guide an investigation. What are the 7 concepts of geography? The seven geographical concepts of place, space, environment, interconnection, sustainability,
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What is spatial overlay?
GeographySpatial overlay is accomplished by joining and viewing together separate data sets that share all or part of the same area. The result of this combination is a new data set that identifies the spatial relationships. What is an example of spatial relationship? Spatial relationships explore the concept of where objects are in relationship to
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How is the Hoyt model different to the Burgess model?
GeographyThe Burgess model suggests that cities grow outwards in concentric rings (circles!). The Hoyt model suggests that cities grow in sectors or wedges along communication lines such as roads, rivers and rail. What does the Hoyt model show? Hoyt’s model suggests that people will live in the different sectors based on income levels. Since desirable
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What is a field observation?
GeographyField observation is a variant of field research that attempts to observe a targeted person or a group of targeted persons in their environment in order to gain insights into behaviour, activities and processes. It is used in numerous fields such as psychology, educational science or sociology. What is an example of field observation? Field
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What is the total relief of the map in feet?
GeographyHow do you calculate total relief on a map? It is easily calculated by subtracting the lowest elevation from the highest elevation in an area. If a mountain, for example, has an elevation of 8,000 feet and an adjacent valley has an elevation of 3,000 feet, we would say the relief between the two is
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How does landscape analysis help understand location of events?
GeographyLandscape analysis is the process of knowing the factors that would influence the physical location and the people living there. How can landscape analysis help us understand the location of people? It can map areas that are overcrowded or areas that can support a larger population, example – urban (city) planners. What is landscape analysis
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Which is the best example of internal migration?
GeographyWhich is the best example of internal migration. Migrants in poorer south western Spain traveling to Barcelona for work. Refuge migration example: Southern Sudanese moving about escaping warfare and looking for food. What is an example of internal migration? Internal migration involves movement within a nation-state (e.g., the United States). Mikey’s movement from New York
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Why does a topographic map have a key?
GeographyThe USGS Topographic Maps use symbols or colors to represent features, and this Topographic Map Key explains what they mean. Contour lines are distinctive to the topographic maps but there are other features shown on the maps including buildings, water and vegetation. Why is it important for a topographic map to have a legend? Map