M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2017
Second Semester
Applied Geology
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM GPS
(2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What is GIS?
2. What is Raster data structure?
3. What is DEM?
4. Define Shaded Relief Map.
5. What is meant by Simple data retrieval?
6. What is Spatial Buffer in GIS?
7. What is Network analysis in GIS?
8. Define GPS.
9. List out the errors that could occur during GPS
observations.
10. What is Static GPS survey?
Sub. Code
464203
RW-094
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Ws8
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
11. Give a short note on the data entry methods in GIS.
Or
Write a brief note on the Vector data structures in
GIS.
12. Describe shortly Local Interpolation methods.
Or
Give a note on the importance of DEM in Geological
applications.
13. Write briefly on the data retrieval technique using
Boolean Logic in GIS with simple diagrams.
Or
Discuss in brief the advantages and disadvantages
of Carto modeling in GIS.
14. Write briefly on the principle and application of
Network analysis.
Or
Write shortly on the User segment of GPS.
15. Write about the GPS signal components with a
simple diagram.
Or
Give a short note on the principles and advantages
of Kinematic GPS surveys.
RW-094
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Ws8
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
16. Write an essay on the Software Components of GIS.
17. Explain the products of DEM/DTM and their uses in
Geological exploration studies.
18. Write in detail the Map overlay analysis in GIS.
19. Describe the Cartographic modeling in GIS and its
applications.
20. Discuss the errors that could occur during GPS surveys
and the methods to correct or minimize them.