What do the columns in an attribute table represent?

In an attribute table, the columns represent fields. Each field corresponds to a specific attribute of the geographical features represented in the rows of the table. For example, if the table is associated with a dataset of cities, fields might include attributes such as city name, population, area size, and other characteristics. The fields allow for structured storage and organization of data, making it easier to perform queries and analysis based on specific attributes.

The rows in the attribute table, in contrast, represent individual records or entries, where each record corresponds to a unique feature or observation in the dataset. Spatial data refers to geographical information related to the location and shape of the features, which is not represented directly in the attribute table but can be tied to it through a spatial database. Graphical elements pertain to the visual representation of features in a GIS interface, which is separate from the tabular data structure.