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.