How are U.S, Census Bureau data used in GIS?
A) TIGER/Line files come pre-loaded with all available attribute data.
B) Attribute data are acquired separately from Cartographic Boundary Files and then must be joined to those files.
C) Three different files must be linked together-TIGER/Line, Cartographic Boundary, and American Factfinder datasets
D) All GIS data (geospatial and attribute) are available from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Factfinder

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Attribute data and Cartographic Boundary Files are indeed separate entities in GIS usage. The attribute data, which includes detailed information about the characteristics of census entities, must be manually joined to the spatial Cartographic Boundary Files to enable geographic analysis and mapping. This process allows for the combination of spatial and descriptive data, enhancing the utility of GIS for various applications.

How Are US, Census Bureau Data Used in GIS