Geography 331
Test #2 Lab Practical
Lab Practical (5 pts/task)
Complete the following tasks with the appropriate software and data. When finished with each task, save an image/SC for each and paste in a word document next to an appropriate notation
(ie. Task #1). When all images and question answers are saved on the document, place in D2L
“Lab Practical 2” dropbox.
Data: The following data sets will be utilized for this practical ArcMap (d:\GISdata…)
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U.S. States
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Aerial imagery background (I suggest using Add Basemap Tool)
Task #1 – Find Sacramento and digitize the following:
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Land Park (polygon)
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American River from Sacramento State to Confluence (line)
Hint – Remember you have to create data in ArcCatalog and draw in ArcMap
SC – an image that shows both of these digitized features
Task #2 – Add a field and an attribute to the data table for each of the previously drawn shapes.
SC – When you have completed this task open and sort both edited tables, save an image of them, and insert it into this document.
Task #3 – Classify the U.S. States by population with the following parameters:
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5 ranges
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Natural Breaks
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Choose Appropriate Color Ramp
SC – Map of the U.S. States with this classification
SAVE your Lab Practical Document and place in D2L “Lab Practical 2” dropbox