WHAT IS GIS ?

GIS is a collection of computer hardware, software, and geographic data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information.

HOW DOES GIS USE GEOGRAPHY?

With a GIS, you can link information (attributes) to location data, such as people to addresses, buildings to parcels, or streets within a network. You can then layer that information to give you a better understanding of how it all works together. You choose what layers to combine based on what questions you need to answer.

How is GIS used today?

Geologists use GIS data to analyze soil, assess seismic information, and create 3D displays of geographic features. It can also be used to analyze rock characteristics, and identify the best location for different functions.

How GIS is useful in urban planning?

GIS is commonly used in urban planning to assists with land use planning and development zoning maps. … The use of GIS in environmental planning is increasingly being sought to address problems of spatial modeling. It has been proved to be highly valuable and useful for such tasks.