This work is expected to be your own. Copying of text from a website and/or a fellow classmate or from previous semesters is considered plagiarism. You will be graded on correctness, content, and perceived effort (i.e. Proof-read your response, use appropriate grammar and sentence structure, etc.)
Getting Started: You will need access to the Internet, web browsing software and word-processing software to complete this exercise. Be sure to include your full name and student ID at the top of the page.
Exercise 1
Question 1: Use internet to search for information about hazard occur covering your town or city. Are there any of hazard in your home town? If you are not connected to the internet, visit a library and use its facilities.
Question 2: What are differences between Information System (IS) and Geographic Information system (GIS)? Explain in a few sentences.
Question 3: Who uses geographic information?
o List a minimum of 3 career areas that involve using ‘geographic skills.’
o Explain how geographic information was used.
Question 4: How do you think Geographic information could be applied to your research or future career? Please explain in detail.