ow do geographers use Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?
A. To study historical events
B. To predict future weather patterns
C. To analyze relationships, patterns, and trends in geographical data
D. To conduct archaeological excavations
C. To analyze relationships, patterns, and trends in geographical data
Geographers use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) primarily to:
C. Analyze relationships, patterns, and trends in geographical data.
GIS allows geographers to collect, store, manipulate, analyze, and visualize geographic data. They can use GIS to study various aspects of the Earth's physical and social systems, such as landforms, population distribution, climate patterns, urban development, natural resource management, and more. By analyzing spatial data, geographers can identify patterns and trends, make spatial predictions, and understand the complex relationships between different geographical factors.