GIS

Question 1

What is GIS, what does it stand for

Answer 1

Gis is platform for managing data and people
Dealing with geographic data
named Geographic information systems/science

Question 2

What are the 3 subsystem of GIS, what is it for

Answer 2

System of record - stores location data, can be brought into gis to make maps
system of insight - collection of tools dev over time for anyone to use
system of engagement - lots of webmapping applicaitons, ways to share GIS

Question 3

What is code red

Answer 3

Health mapping study that was published in the hamilton spectator

Question 4

What are some applications of GIS

Answer 4

For disease surveillance - the where of illness
health syst and resource distribution - the where of resources
Human services and social determinants - the where of support