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A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer tool that analyzes and interprets existing information from maps and events (land use, floods, etc.) that occur on these maps. In this lesson, we will be using a GIS to analyze the best location for a mock business that must meet specific constraints. A GIS uses varying selection procedures and statistical analysis to visualize and geographically analyze these maps.
Applications for GIS vary widely and can include agricultural, wildlife management, and city planning uses, among others. Learning to use a GIS is important for understanding, using, and applying various data sets to solve problems. The amount of information available in different data sets (e.g., populations, topography, etc.) is incredible, but the data sets can be used only if they can be filtered to select the information that one needs.
This unit will discuss:
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