What is GIS?(1 point)
Responses
a way of using satellites to triangulate locations
a software system that helps users find driving directions
a way of combining and visualizing geographic data from multiple sources
a specialized government computer system containing map data
a way of combining and visualizing geographic data from multiple sources
The correct response is: a way of combining and visualizing geographic data from multiple sources.
The correct answer is: a way of combining and visualizing geographic data from multiple sources.
To arrive at this answer, you can look at the different options provided and think about what GIS stands for and what it is commonly used for. GIS stands for Geographic Information System, which implies that it involves geographic data.
Option 1 suggests that GIS is about using satellites to triangulate locations, which is a common application of GPS (Global Positioning System) and not necessarily specific to GIS.
Option 2 suggests that GIS is a software system that helps users find driving directions, which is more related to navigation systems rather than GIS itself.
Option 4 suggests that GIS is a specialized government computer system containing map data. While GIS can be used by governments, it is not limited to government use only and can be used by various organizations and individuals.
Option 3, a way of combining and visualizing geographic data from multiple sources, best describes GIS. It is a system that allows users to collect, analyze, interpret, and display geographic information from various sources such as maps, satellite imagery, and databases.