Question

How can we get information about an area around a central map feature?

• A. Radio Analysis
• B. Overlay Analysis
• C. Buffer Analysis
• D. Network Analysis

Answer 1

The correct option is C Buffer Analysis

A buffer in geographic information system (GIS) is a zone around a map feature measured in units of distance or time. So, buffer analysis is used to get information of the area around a map feature. This area is called a buffer zone.