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GIS Day

GIS Day. Geography Matters !. Why is Geography Important to You?. What Is Geography?. Geography is a science that enables us to find answers to questions about the world around us—about where things are and how and why they got there. What Is GIS?.

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GIS Day

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  1. GIS Day Geography Matters !

  2. Why is Geography Important to You?

  3. What Is Geography? • Geography is a science that enables us to find answers to questions about the world around us—about where things are and how and why they got there

  4. What Is GIS? • GIS is an abbreviation for geographic information system, which is • computer software that maps and analyzes geographic data

  5. Reality GIS Integrates All the Parts…to See the Whole! Homes School Districts Streets Zip Codes Cities Counties

  6. What Are the Components of a GIS? • Hardware • Software • Data • Methods • People

  7. What Can a GIS Do for You? • Perform Geographic Queries and Analysis • Maps, Modeling, and Analysis • Make Better Decisions and Create Better Solutions

  8. Electric/Gas Utilities Business/Marketing Telecommunications Transportation Logistics Petroleum & Mining Pipeline Water & Wastewater Health Care Federal Government National Agencies Environmental Mgmt. Local Government What Are Some Industries Using GIS Solutions • Public Sector • Retail • Military/Intelligence • CAD • Mapping • Land Use Planning • Real Estate & Cadastral • Site Location • Agriculture • Forestry • Land Use Planning • Risk Management

  9. Smart Maps!

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