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Discussion 2 – GIS and The Geospatial Revolution in YOUR Life

Overview

Now that you have a better idea just how pervasive GIS technologies are, and the kinds of ways that they can be used, think about how Geographic Information Systems have impacted your life.

Open these links and read through the lists describing how GIS is used in a variety of applications:

Select two of the example applications and discuss how GIS use in that field has likely been influencing your life and why/how that is important.

Learning Objectives

  • Articulate a GIS-linked application that relates to your day-to-day life
  • Describe the geospatial aspects of the GIS application
  • Relate geospatial technology to a biological, environmental, physical science, social science, other academic discipline

Response Questions

Based on material presented, response to each question.

Reminder, select 2 GIS applications.

  • Each response should be 1-2 paragraphs (5-10 complete sentences).
  • Submit all answers as a single document via D2L

1. What application/use did you select and why?

2. How has this application/use impacted your life?

3. Describe the geospatial aspect of your selection.

4. What might broader impacts of this technology be on society?

Deliverables

Submit a single document with your response to each question before class on the due date.