What Makes a Spatial Query Different from a Regular Select

question 15

Multiple Choice

What makes a spatial query different from a regular Select By Attributes query?

• A) A spatial query cannot return as many objects as a Select By Attributes query can.
• B) A spatial query is based on location rather than attributes.
• C) A spatial query can be performed only with a feature class, while a Select By Attributes query can be performed on any data type (i.e., feature class, shapefile, etc.).
• D) A spatial query is more accurate in its results than a Select By Attributes query.

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Definitions:

Geologic Time

A system of chronological dating that relates geological strata to time, used to describe the timing and relationships of events in the earth's history.

Correlation

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together. In geology, it often refers to the matching of rock layers from different locations.

Fossil Species

The remains or traces of organisms from a past geologic age, preserved in sedimentary rock, which provide valuable information about Earth's history.

Oldest Rock

The earliest forms of solid rock on Earth, providing evidence of the planet's geological history and surface conditions.