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Uses of GIS
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The start of a mind map about the uses of GIS - for students to use to develop their own ideas from to make their own mind maps
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RAPHAEL HEATH
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Uses of GIS
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GIS stands for Geographical Information Systems. It means information that is shown in a computerised map
Government
Where are more schools needed
based on areas with high birth rates
emergency services
Police
looking at crime patterns
Working out which places need more police
Trying to predict future crime areas
Health services
Hazard management
Earthquakes
flooding
Businesses
shops
Electricity companies
Farming
Where are different soils
To work out which crops to grow
Transport
using weather maps
to plan safe journeys
Scientists and research
Studying climate
Studying population
Looking at migration patterns
Looking at how wealth varies
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