AP Human Geography Flashcards: Geographic Data
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Who is responsible for gathering geographic data in the field?
Geographic data may be gathered in the field by both organizations and individuals through direct observation and collection.
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Who is responsible for gathering geographic data in the field?
Geographic data may be gathered in the field by both organizations and individuals through direct observation and collection.
A student interviews residents of a neighborhood to create a map of perceived crime hotspots. What method of data collection is primarily being used?
The student is gathering spatial information through personal interviews, which is a form of field data collection.
List three examples of non-technological, written sources for spatial information.
Three examples of written sources for spatial information are travel narratives, policy documents, and personal interviews.
Identify the four main types of geospatial technologies listed in the content.
The four main types are geographic information systems (GIS), satellite navigation systems, remote sensing, and online mapping and visualization.
Besides direct field work, what is another major method of geographic data collection?
Another major method of geographic data collection is the use of geospatial technologies like GIS, remote sensing, and satellite navigation systems.
What does GIS stand for?
GIS stands for geographic information systems, which are a type of geospatial technology used for mapping and analyzing spatial data.
What is photographic interpretation in the context of geographic data?
Photographic interpretation is the analysis of photographs to gather spatial information about the features and relationships of a landscape.
What are geospatial technologies?
Geospatial technologies are systems used to gather, analyze, and visualize geographic data, including GIS, satellite navigation systems, remote sensing, and online mapping.
What is landscape analysis?
Landscape analysis is a method of gathering spatial information through the process of describing and characterizing a landscape.
A journalist writes an article about the effects of a recent flood, describing the extent of the damage. What type of spatial information source is this?
This is an example of a media report being used as a source for spatial information.