What columns are created by the Find Nearest tool?

The Find Nearest tool in Alteryx is designed to locate the closest records in one dataset relative to a point or points in another dataset. It calculates several key metrics for each closest match, which include:

1. Distance: This indicates how far away the matched records are from the target points. It quantifies the proximity, allowing users to better understand the spatial relationships between their data points.

2. Direction: This metric provides information on the angle or bearing from the target point to the matched object, which can be particularly useful for mapping and geographical analysis.

3. Rank: This refers to the order of matched objects based on their proximity to the target points. The first match will have the highest rank, followed by subsequent matches, allowing for easy identification of not just the nearest match but also the subsequent nearest records.

This combination of distance, direction, and rank allows users to perform more sophisticated analyses with spatial data and extract meaningful insights regarding relationships and proximities in their datasets. Each of these columns contributes valuable information relevant to location-based queries, making choice C the comprehensive and appropriate selection.