Question

GIS stands for :

• A. Global Identification System
• B. Geographic Information System
• C. Geological Imaging Solution
• D. Graphical Interpretation Software

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Geographic Information System

Geographic Information System - GIS

• Geographic Information System is a computer based information management system by which the data collected from the sources of information like maps, aerial photographs, satellite imageries, tables, surveys etc.

• Are incorporated in to the computer using softwares, which are retrieved, analyzed and displayed in the form of maps, tables and graphs.

Analytical Capabilities of GIS

• Overlay analysis is used for understanding the mutual relationship among the various features on the earth's surface and the periodic changes undergone by them.

• Overlay analysis is helpful in understanding the changes in the area of crops, the changes in land use etc.