What is the main output of the Remove Overlap tool?

The main output of the Remove Overlap tool is a layer with removed overlaps among multiple input polygons. This tool is specifically designed to address spatial overlaps in polygon features, enabling users to analyze and manage their spatial data effectively.

When polygons overlap in geographic information systems, it can lead to inaccuracies in data representation and analysis. The Remove Overlap tool effectively processes these polygons to eliminate the overlapping areas, resulting in a clean layer that represents non-overlapping features. The output maintains the original attributes of the input polygons, but it focuses on geometry by ensuring that no two polygons share the same space in the resulting layer.

This capability is particularly useful for tasks such as preparing datasets for analysis, ensuring data integrity, and performing operations where overlaps could introduce ambiguity or errors. In a wide range of applications, like land use planning or environmental assessments, having distinct, non-overlapping features is essential for clear analysis and decision-making.

Other options do not accurately represent the primary function of the Remove Overlap tool. For example, combining attributes or producing a report on spatial relationships might suggest operations that are either broader or more detailed than what Remove Overlap specifically addresses.