Introduction
This assignment will allow you to apply the skills you have learned in GIS to answer a real-world question. You will be responsible for formulating a question, collecting data, analyzing the data using GIS, and presenting your results.
Question
Your question should be spatial in nature. This means that it should be about the location of something on Earth. Some examples of spatial questions include:
⚫ Some examples are
Houston Flood Risk Assessment
• What are the areas of Houston that are most at risk
of flooding? What are the factors that contribute to flooding in
Houston? • What can be done to reduce the risk of flooding in
Houston?Houston Transportation Planning • What are the transportation needs of Houston’s growing population?
• What are the best ways to meet these transportation needs?
• How can transportation planning be used to reduce
traffic congestion in Houston?Houston Air Quality Monitoring What are the sources of air pollution in Houston?
。 How does air pollution affect the health of Houston’s residents?
What can be done to improve air quality in Houston?