CLOSE REVIEWWhat is geospatial data and how does it differ from other data types?
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Geospatial data is information that describes objects, events, or phenomena with a specific location on the Earth's surface.
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Geospatial data is information that includes geographic locations, typically represented by coordinates like latitude and longitude. It differs from other data types because it specifically pertains to the location and spatial dimensions of features on the Earth, enabling mapping and spatial analysis.
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Geospatial data is information that includes a geographic component. this type of data is geographically referenced, meaning it includes coordinates or addresses.
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Geospatial data describes objects, events, or other info with a specific location on the Earth's surface. It includes coordinates like latitude and longitude, and can also include data attributes such as altitude, names of places, or other geographic identifiers.
Geospatial data differs from other data types that it is tied to a physical location. In contrast, other data types, such as numerical, textual, or categorical data, may not have any locational attributes and are often used to describe or quantify things without reference to where they are situated on the Earth.
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Which of the following is an example of raster geospatial data?
- A.
A TIFF Tagged Image File
- B.
A GeoGSON file
- C.
A list of postal codes
- D.
A database of city names and populations
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