1. How should this data set be cited?
2. What geographic area does the data set cover?
3. What is the temporal coverage of the data set?
4. What is the geospatial form of this data set?
5. How does the data set represent geographic features?
6. What are the contents of this dataset?

1. Who are the originators of the data set?
2. To whom should users address questions about the data?

1. What changes have been made?
2. Who was the processor?
3. What data sources were used in this process?
4. What data sources were produced in this process?

1. How well have the observations been checked?
2. How accurate are the geographic locations, heights or depths?
3. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?
4. How consistent are the relationships among the data, including topology?

1. Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?
2. Who distributes the data?
3. How can I download or order the data?

1. What were the instruments or sensors used to collect the data?
2. What satellites, boats or other platforms were the instruments on?
3. What missions supported the platforms?

1. What groups are this data set associated with?
2. What are the identifiers associated with this data set?
3. What people and organizations are associated with this data set?
4. What are the temporal and spatial extents associated with this data set?
5. What is the quality of this data set?
6. What are the URLs and other online resources associated with this data set?