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[geometry]
The geometric representation of a geographic object on a map. Common shapes in GIS are points representing latitude-longitude coordinates, cities, and places; lines representing paths, roads, and rivers; and polygons representing boundaries, regions, countries, and continents.
[attribute data]
An image element that provides information about the form and outline of an object of interest; used to help identify the object.