Spatial Data, Attributes and Layers in GIS

Q. What are Attributes?

1. Information which is used in contrast to spatial data
2. Information about the characteristics of each spatial data
3. Information which totally overlaps with spatial data
4. Information which has nothing to do with spatial data

Q. Which of the following is used to find information about a specific location remotely?

1. Spatial Data
2. Attributes
3. Remote Sensor
4. Terrestrial Photography

Q.
Identify the feature represented in grid reference number 8031.

[1 mark]

1. A canal
2. A well
3. A river bank
4. A dry tank

Q. Geographical information System was first established in this country.

1. U.S.A.
2. France
3. Canada
4. Japan

Q. Which of the following statement(s) are incorrect about the Geographic Information System (GIS)?

1. Spatial data comprises of relative geographical information of the Earth and its features.
2. Attributes are additional information about the characteristics of each spatial data on the Earth’s surface.
3. GIS only uses computer software to convert raw data.
4. Layers are the thematic maps prepared and stored in the GIS for analytical purposes.

Q. The GIS consists of _____ subsystems.

1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Four

Q. What term is used for the thematic maps prepared and stored in GIS for analytical purposes?

1. Sets
2. Layers
3. Attributes
4. Spatial data