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Talk # 1: Discuss the following question with your group: How do you use technology to locate things?
Read: Read independently pages 21-25 in the textbook. Pay attention to the advantages and disadvantages of
geospatial technology and its additional uses and take notes on the attached chart. When you are finished reading,
you will be asked to discuss your findings with your group.
Talk # 2: Discuss with your group the questions in the envelope provided to you.
Write: Using your notes and discussion reflections, complete the writing activity.
GIS GPS
Define in your own
words
Advantages
Disadvantages
Image Analysis
1) Review the image on page 22. How can wildlife biologists use GPS technology to protect
endangered species?
2) Review the diagram on page 23. What questions could a geographer answer using the layers of
information in this sample GIS file?
Updated 8/2/2016