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ZIMSEC A-Level Geography

1.3Conceptual models of geographic space; Georeferencing and spatial data capture

Conceptual models of geographic space; Georeferencing and spatial data capture in ZIMSEC A-Level Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 1.3.1Distinguish vector (point, line, polygon) from raster models and choose the right one for a dataset.
  2. 1.3.2Georeference a scanned or embossed map with ground control points and calculate the georeferencing error (RMSE).
  3. 1.3.3Capture vector data by on-screen digitising, account for digitising error, and produce a map layout.

Lessons

  • Vector and raster models, georeferencing and digitising

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Conceptual models of geographic space; Georeferencing and spatial data capture: sample question

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Which data are best stored as a raster?

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