Geographic Information Systems
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This Geographic Information Systems page on GoConqr gathers community-made quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and a note, from the basics of GIS data and maps to vector analysis, raster surfaces and data quality. It's built for university students revising a topic or filling gaps, and for teachers after ready-made material. There are more than 10 resources here, including a quiz, 6 mind maps and over 10 flashcard decks, all made by GoConqr users. Open a deck, try the quiz to find your gaps, then build your own maps.
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Top Geographic Information Systems resources
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66 questionsGIS Exam 1 An insurance company needs to assess the damage from a wildfire so it can quickly pay out claims. How might...
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80 cardsGIS TEST
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50 cardsMidterm What are the six components of GIS?
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60 cards335 Final
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38 cardsGIS-EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE
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33 cardsVector Data Analysis
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74 nodesGeo-Data Analysis (GIS) Chapter 1 · Chapter 2 · Chapter03 · Chapter 4 · Chapter 5 · Chapter 6:
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27 cardsUntitled What is GIS
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Mind maps
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74 nodesGeo-Data Analysis (GIS) Chapter 1 · Chapter 2 · Chapter03 · Chapter 4 · Chapter 5 · Chapter 6:
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67 nodesGIS and Maps Functions · Mediums · Elements · Map impacts
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89 nodesGIS Property Linking AL2 to Billing · AL2 to Mains · Results 25/03/14 · Testing · Open Water
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71 nodesData quality issues Accuracy · precision · error · propogation · cascading · Managed by...
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46 nodesFunctions of a GIS Performs 6 operations · purpose
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32 nodesGIS Software · Data · People · Procedures · Hardware
Flashcards
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80 cardsGIS TEST
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50 cardsMidterm What are the six components of GIS?
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60 cards335 Final
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38 cardsGIS-EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE
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33 cardsVector Data Analysis
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27 cardsUntitled What is GIS
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13 cardsUntitled What is spatial analysis?
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9 cardsIntroduction Which further information contains every GIS-data besides attribute-information (Topic)?
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About Geographic Information Systems
GoConqr OriginalWhat this unit covers
The listed resources follow GIS from first principles to analysis. The flashcard deck Midterm asks about the six components of GIS, datum and map projections such as the Robinson projection. GIS TEST defines terms like metadata, buffer, layer, polygon, geocode and Digital Elevation Model. GIS-EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE covers entities, attributes and relationships.
Where to start
Begin with the vocabulary. Work through GIS-EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE and GIS TEST so the terms feel familiar. Then read the mind map GIS and Maps, which sets out the functions, storage and mediums of maps, from paper and film to digital displays. The mind map Functions of a GIS gives a second view of what a GIS does.
Moving into analysis
Next, try the deck Vector Data Analysis. It covers the goals and components of spatial analysis, the local, neighbourhood and global scopes, and the three types of spatial analysis. For raster work, the note on displaying surfaces in chapter 10 explains drawing continuous surface data with separate classes or a continuous colour ramp. The mind map Data quality issues is a useful check on how reliable your data is.
Using quizzes and maps together
Read a mind map first to see the shape of a topic. Then take the quiz GIS Exam 1, which asks how GIS can add value for an insurance company assessing wildfire damage. Note which questions slip, and go back to the matching map or deck. The mind map GIS Property Linking shows a practical example of matching map points to billing records.
Where it fits
This unit sits in the Information Systems and Applications strand of Databases and data science. Most of the material is aimed at university students, with a small share suited to professional use. Pick one deck today, then make a mind map of your own to pull the ideas together.
Frequently asked questions
Which resource should I open first?
Start with the flashcard deck GIS-EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE or GIS TEST to learn the core terms, such as entity, attribute, layer and buffer. Once those feel familiar, move to the mind map GIS and Maps and then try the quiz.
What do the mind maps cover?
The mind maps include GIS and Maps, Functions of a GIS, Data quality issues, Geo-Data Analysis (GIS) and GIS Property Linking, plus one simply called GIS. They range from map functions and storage to chapter-by-chapter analysis and a practical data-matching example.
Is there a quiz on this page?
Yes. The quiz GIS Exam 1 poses scenario questions, such as how GIS could help an insurance company assess wildfire damage and pay claims quickly. It also touches on the geographic information held in everyday items. Use it to find gaps, then revisit the decks.
Are the resources free, and who made them?
Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr. A free account also saves your quiz scores and lets you make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.
What level are these resources?
Most are at university level, with a small share aimed at professional use. That makes the page a good fit for university students and for teachers looking for ready-made material on GIS topics such as vector analysis and raster surfaces.
What if the topic I need is missing?
Look at the related decks and maps, as topics often overlap. For example, raster ideas appear in GIS - Raster Capabilities and in the note on displaying surfaces. If you still cannot find it, you can build your own flashcards or mind map.