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discrete versus continuous phenomena  

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  • Geographic phenomena can be roughly divided into two realms: discrete or continuous. While phenomena, features, and entities can have distinct definitions in geographic information science, for the purpose of the discussion here, the three terms are used interchangeably. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geographic Information Science; Discrete versus Continuous Phenomena]

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