A computer system that captures, stores, checks, integrates, manipulates, analyzes and displays data related to positions on Earth's surface.
Consider GIS as a super-smart digital map. It's like having a map, a database, and an analytical brain all in one. You can ask it questions (like where the nearest hospital is) or tell it to analyze patterns (like traffic flow at different times of day).
Spatial Analysis: The technique used to study geographic patterns and relationships.
Data Layering: A process in GIS where various layers of data are compiled on top of each other to create a comprehensive map.
Cartography: The science or practice of drawing maps.
Which geographic information system (GIS) function would best aid a study tracking population migration patterns over time?
Which Geographic Information System (GIS) function would be most effective in analyzing the spatial patterns of disease outbreak within a city?
What kind of geographic information system (GIS) layer would contain information about soil types?
What is a popular example of geographic information system (GIS) used for environmental management?
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