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Unit 1 – Thinking Geographically
Topic 1.3
How does the utilization of GIS differ between physical and human geography?
Both physical and human geographers use GIS mostly for satellite imaging interpretation.
Physical geographers use GIS to study cultural landscapes while human geographers apply it to natural hazard prediction.
Physical geographers use GIS for terrain modeling while human geographers use it for demographic analysis.
Both physical and human geographers primarily use GIS for climate change modeling.
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AP Human Geography - 1.3 The Power and Uses of Geographic Data
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