Practice Applications Of Gis In Civil Engineering (6.8) - Geographical Information System (GIS)

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Question 1.
What does GIS stand for?
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Think about the acronym.
Question 2.
Name one application of GIS in civil engineering.
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Consider where planners might use GIS.
3Question 3.
What key task does GIS support in urban planning?
- Traffic Optimization
- Site Selection
- Water Resource Survey
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Think of what planners need to focus on.
4Question 4.
True or False: GIS can only be used for urban planning.
- True
- False
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Think about the scope of GIS applications.
Question 5.
Using GIS, how would you assess potential flood hazards in an urban area?
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Consider layers of data to visualize risk accurately.
Question 6.
Design an urban expansion plan using GIS. What factors must you consider?
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Think about the community's needs and infrastructure capabilities.

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