Using GIS and Geographic Inquiry to Understand AIDS in Africa

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Using GIS and Geographic Inquiry to Understand
AIDS in Africa

• GIS in GEOGRAPHY
• Bangor High School
• Fall 2006

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Ask Geographic Questions

• What is the geographic distribution of AIDS in
  Africa?
• What other factors contribute to the epidemic?
• Is AIDs Funding reaching the regions of greatest
  need?

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Acquire Geographic Resources

• Arc View Article by Dr. Xiaomei Tan

Thanks to Dr. Xiaomei Tan
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Explore Geographic Data
How big is Africa?
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How is land used?
Africa Land use Satellite Image Human Footprint
Project Pink - Tropical Forest Green, Yellow
Desert, rock and grasslands Red Irrigated
crops
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Explore Geographic Data
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Analyze Geographic Information
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Contributing Factors
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Act on Geographic Knowledge

• Share the knowledge to inform the global community

Geography Action Week GIS Day Nov 15. 2006
Eric Zelz, Bangor Daily News
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