Geographical Information Systems
Geography: KS3, topic 1.2.1
What is Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are an increasingly important part of geography.
The rise of GIS
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are increasingly used as technology becomes more advanced.
- GIS is essentially electronic mapping software that provides a lot more data than a traditional paper map can.
What is GIS?
- GIS helps us understand more about the world.
- Whilst traditional paper maps did this, GIS software allows us to add a huge amount of data and information to an electronic map.
What can GIS do?
- We can then analyse this data to:
- Spot patterns.
- Do calculations.
- Solve problems.
An example of GIS
- The mapping software that you have on your phone is an example of GIS.
Test yourself on Geographical Information Systems
What does each letter in GIS stand for?
What is NOT something that GIS mapping can do?
Which of the following is an example of GIS?