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Question | Answer |
.shp (extension) | X and Y coordinate that spatially define a shape. |
.shx (extension) | Index to find a shape by type. |
.dbf (extension) | Database file that contains all the attributes to describe the features (DeMers). |
Topology | The spatial relationships between geographical features. |
contiguity property (of topology) | How links (roads/rivers) are in relation to polygons. |
TIN | Triangulated Irregular Network- A model that represents surface. |
DEM | Digital Elevation Model |
Datum | 'A single entry in a database' (Davis, 2001) |
Data | A series of entries in a database. |
Dataset | A collection of data that belongs together/ related to each other. |
Information | Information is the meaning/ interpretation of data (Davis) |
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