GIS Flashcards
1
Q
What does GIS stand for?
A
Geographic Information System
2
Q
Explain what GIS is.
A
GIS is a way of storing information about places, so that lots of data can be brought together and compared.
3
Q
Why is a GIS useful?
A
- It allows us to access the information quickly and easily.
- It allows us to identify patterns clearly.
- Lots of information can be linked for one area. This is much quicker than finding the information separately and trying to map it all.
4
Q
Give a disadvantage of a GIS.
A
A GIS requires collection of enormous amounts of data to be useful.
5
Q
Case Study: Evaluation of positive/negative impacts of international migration on the UK.
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