Geographic Information System

A Geographic Information System (GIS) uses digital hardware and software to collect, manage, analyze, and display information about specific locations.

  • Gives us a way to understand our world in a visual geospatial format.
  • Can be used to analyze social data such as crime patterns and population demographics.
  • Helpful in analyzing physical features such as watershed and soil characteristics for biological studies, agricultural interests, and environmental issues.
  • Can be used for city and regional planning and for emergency response development.

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