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... > social science subjects > geography > geoinformatics > geographic information science > conceptual foundations of GIS > topology
... > social science subjects > geography > geoinformatics > geographic information science > data modeling > topology
other subjects > mathematics > topology
other subjects > mathematics > geometry > topology

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topology  

Definition

  • Topology is a set of rules and behaviors that govern how spatial features are connected to one another. The importance of topology to GIS lies in its role in data management, particularly data integrity. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geographic Information Science; Topology]

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