What is the difference between raster and vector data?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Raster data are arranged in a rectangular grid of same-sized cells. Vector data are based on points with X and Y coordinates to specify location.

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Where does the greatest distortion in a Mercator projection occur?

A) Towards the poles B) The equator C) In the middle latitudes D) There is no distortion in a Mercator projection.

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What characteristic of continental crust accounts for more than half of Earth's solid surface being below sea level?

a. Continental crust is denser than oceanic crust. b. Continental crust is thinner than oceanic crust. c. Continental crust is less dense than oceanic crust. d. Continental crust is both less dense and thinner than oceanic crust. e. Continental crust is the same density and thickness as oceanic crust.

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Lava flows are the most dangerous of the primary volcanic hazards

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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