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    UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL

    SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES


    DISCIPLINE OF GEOGRAPHY
    NOVEMBER 2014 SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS
    GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ENVS211)

    DURATION: 3 HOURS TOTAL MARKS: 200

    Internal Examiners: Mr. R. Lottering


    Dr. J. Odindi
    Prof. T. Hill
    External Examiner: Prof. O. Mutanga

    NOTE: THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF THREE PAGES


    ANSWER EACH SECTION IN A SEPARATE BOOKLET

    Answer ALL questions in section A and ANY TWO from section B

    SECTION A
    Question One

    1.1 Robertson et al. (1995) in the chapter dealing with Cartographic abstraction note that “Once
    cartographers have selected features and attributes for mapping, they are ready to move to the
    next step – generalization” (pg. 450). Identify the five concepts of generalization as outlined
    by Robertson et al (1995) and discuss their importance to cartography and map design.
    (20 marks)

    1.2 List the four levels of measurement of geographical variables. (5 marks)

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    UKZN, PMB Campus, November 2014 Supplementary Examinations, ENVS211: GIS

    1.3 Using illustrations, describe a raster data model and highlight some of the advantages and
    disadvantages of using data in this format. (10 marks)

    1.4 Projections distort the earth, but can preserve certain features on a map. Name and describe
    two properties that preserve certain shapes of displayed features. (4 marks)

    1.5 Using illustrations, what is the difference between exact and inexact interpolators?
    (5 marks)

    1.6 The illustration below show input vector layer A, B and C. The combinations of these layers
    are used to perform three vector overlay operations. Redraw (in your booklet) and shade in
    the following expressions: (6 marks)

    a. b. c.
    A and C (A and B) or C A and (B or C)

    1.7 Briefly explain the three salient aspects you would expect in any definition of Remote
    Sensing. (5 marks)

    1.8 Using relevant examples, explain the complementarity between ground based and remotely
    sensed data in a remote sensing process. (10 marks)

    1.9 Briefly explain the three factors that affect soil reflectance. (10 marks)

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    Question Two

    2.1 Discuss the Rights and Responsibilities of a cartographer in terms of map compilation.
    (10 marks)
    2.2 Longley et al. (2005) provides a brief account of the history of GIS. Using this account,
    briefly outline the history of GIS. (15 marks)

    SECTION B

    Question Three

    Answer ONE of the following questions

    3.1 With reference to case studies, discuss and critically assess the applications of GIS in
    environmental management. (50 marks)

    Or

    3.2 Explain the interaction between the three segments that make up a GPS and the possible
    sources of error in identifying a location on the ground. (50 marks)

    Question Four

    Answer ONE of the following questions

    4.1 Outline and discuss, using examples where appropriate, the history of map lettering and the
    functions of letters on a map. (50 marks)

    Or

    4.2 Using an appropriate illustration, describe the remote sensing process. (50 marks)

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