GIS: Analysing the distribution of the world's population
I can use a geographic information system (GIS) to investigate population data and alayse world popluation distribution.
GIS: Analysing the distribution of the world's population
I can use a geographic information system (GIS) to investigate population data and alayse world popluation distribution.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A GIS allows us to store and display data on a digital map.
- A GIS can be used to investigate population data within a country and across the world.
- Maps of the world's ‘human footprint’ show us information on where people live and where has been impacted by humans.
- GIS can be used to help explain the world’s human footprint.
Keywords
Geographic information system - a GIS (geographic information system) is a computer mapping system that captures, and displays geographic data to help understand spatial patterns.
Population distribution - describes how the people in a population are spread out across an area
Population density - the number of people living in a defined area, e.g. 300 people per square kilometre.
Common misconception
GIS web maps are only a tool for visualising geographical patterns in data; they can't help us explain geographical patterns.
GIS are a useful tool to visualise, interpret and analyse geographical data. This means they can be used to explain geographical patterns by comparing different layers.
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