gis and environmental science by richard spaulding
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GIS and Environmenta
l ScienceBy Richard Spaulding
What is GIS ?• Geographical Information Systems is a computer
program used for capturing, storing, checking, integrating, manipulating, analyzing and displaying data related to positions on the Earth's surface.
• GIS can be a powerful tool for developing solutions for Environmental and certain health issues.
Department of Soil Science, NC State university
• Durango, Mexico- GIS used to determine youth fluorosis risk.
(Ortiz & al, 1998).
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