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GIS Day
Geography Matters !
Why is Geography Important
to You?
What Is Geography?
• Geography is a science that enables us
to find answers to questions about the
world around us—about where things
are and how and why they got there
What Is GIS?
• GIS is an abbreviation for geographic
information system, which is
– computer software that maps and
analyzes geographic data
GIS Integrates All the Parts…to See the Whole!
Homes
School Districts
Streets
Zip Codes
Cities
Counties
What Are the Components of
a GIS?
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Hardware
Software
Data
Methods
People
What Can a GIS Do for You?
• Perform Geographic Queries and
Analysis
• Maps, Modeling, and Analysis
• Make Better Decisions and Create
Better Solutions
What Are Some Industries Using
GIS Solutions
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Electric/Gas Utilities
Business/Marketing
Telecommunications
Transportation Logistics
Petroleum & Mining
Pipeline
Water & Wastewater
Health Care
Federal Government
National Agencies
Environmental Mgmt.
Local Government
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Public Sector
Retail
Military/Intelligence
CAD
Mapping
Land Use Planning
Real Estate & Cadastral
Site Location
Agriculture
Forestry
Land Use Planning
Risk Management
Smart Maps!