Chapter Three - Spatial Data Models: Vectors, Rasters, and Data Tables
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- Define and clearly explain vector data
- Define and clearly explain vertex and vertices
- Define and clearly explain geometry type" and the three vector geometries.
- Define, recognize, and explain the difference between shapefiles and feature classes.
- Define raster data and describe raster data structure.
- Define and and clearly explain DEMs and classification rasters
- Define and clearly explain data table
- Define and clearly explain attribute table and how it differs from a data table
- Define and clearly explain file explorer and it's purpose within GIS, knowing when to and when not to use it with spatial data.
- Recognize spatial data in spatial software, including naming the data type and, if applicable, the geometry type from the file icon.
- Define and clearly describe continuous data
- Define and clearly describe discrete data
