GIS in the real world
Not only can GIS be used in the academic sector, but it can also be used in the real world very effectively. We have seen the rise of GPS apps, which have largely replaced traditional maps, apps that know your exact location, apps that can find a lost device or child, and so much more. By taking all of the topographical and statistical data that can be obtained, almost every sector in modern life has been or can be utilized for GIS data.
We can really see this from historical events; let's use the bubonic plague as an example. Unlike those in the past, we are armed with hindsight that is 20/20; we know that it was rats that spread the disease. Let's say we had all of the data that showcased the movement and travel information ...
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