GIS: Analysing the distribution of the world's population
I can use a geographic information system (GIS) to investigate population data and alayse world popluation distribution.
- Year 7
GIS: Analysing the distribution of the world's population
I can use a geographic information system (GIS) to investigate population data and alayse world popluation distribution.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A GIS allows us to store and display data on a digital map.
- A GIS can be used to investigate population data within a country and across the world.
- Maps of the world's ‘human footprint’ show us information on where people live and where has been impacted by humans.
- GIS can be used to help explain the world’s human footprint.
Keywords
Geographic information system - a GIS (geographic information system) is a computer mapping system that captures, and displays geographic data to help understand spatial patterns.
Population distribution - describes how the people in a population are spread out across an area
Population density - the number of people living in a defined area, e.g. 300 people per square kilometre.
Common misconception
GIS web maps are only a tool for visualising geographical patterns in data; they can't help us explain geographical patterns.
GIS are a useful tool to visualise, interpret and analyse geographical data. This means they can be used to explain geographical patterns by comparing different layers.
Equipment
Computers, laptops or tablets with internet connection.
Licence
Lesson video
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