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ERIC Number: EJ564857
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0746-3537
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Geographic Information Systems: A Kaleidoscope. Resources in Technology.
Deal, Walter F.
Technology Teacher, v57 n8 p31-36 May-Jun 1998
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are a combination of maps and databases that provides geographical information not otherwise possible. The result of combining street data and geographic data is a precision map showing exact street locations. GIS can be used by delivery people, emergency vehicles, and taxicabs. (JOW)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Information Systems, Maps, Tables (Data)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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