Geography IT Flashcards
How can geographers use the Internet?
Get updated information on just about every topic and issue in geography.
Get up to date data such as statistics, videos, eye-witness accounts, photos, satellite images and government records.
Communicate with people from all over the world.
How are computers used in Geography?
Write text, draw diagrams, find information, basic communication.
Forecast the weather
Predict floods, earthquakes and volcanoes.
In what way would a word processor be useful to a Geographer?
To write notes, reports or essays on a topic. A word processor makes making changes easy and the information can be saved and printed.
How is a spreadsheet useful to a Geographer?
Spreadsheets can be used to draw graphs and diagrams to show statistical information clearly.
How is desktop publishing (DTP) useful to a Geographer?
DTP programmes can be used to present information in a clear and attractive way.
How can e-mail be used by Geographers?
To communicate with others quickly and easily to exchange information or share views about a topic.
