Step 1: Understanding metadata.
- Metadata is data about data, describing information such as format, source, date, and author of the data.
- Examples include file properties, GPS coordinates, and image resolutions.
Step 2: Explanation of incorrect options.
- Meteorology data: Data related to weather conditions.
- Contour data: Elevation data in geographic mapping.
- Metamorphic data: Information about metamorphic rocks, unrelated to metadata.
Step 3: Selecting the correct option.
Since metadata is "data about data", the correct answer is a. Data about data.