a) A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer-based system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographical or spatial data. b) • GIS is a system for managing, analyzing, and displaying spatial data, integrating hardware, software, data, and people to process geographically referenced information. Its main purpose is data analysis and mapping. • GPS (Global Positioning System) is a satellite-based navigation system that provides precise location and time information to a receiver anywhere on Earth with an unobstructed line of sight to satellites. Its main purpose is to determine position. c) • Hardware • Software • Data d) • Urban planning and management: Used for zoning, infrastructure development, and planning public services. • Environmental management: Applied in monitoring deforestation, pollution, and managing natural resources. • Disaster management: Used for mapping risk areas, planning evacuation routes, and assessing damage after natural disasters. e) The branch of Geography that studies climate and weather is Physical Geography (specifically, Climatology). f) | Instrument | Function | | :--------- | :------- | | Thermometer | Measures temperature | | Rain gauge | Measures rainfall | | Anemometer | Measures wind speed | g) • It enhances career development by providing skills applicable in fields like urban planning, environmental management, and cartography. • It enhances skills development such as creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving through the analysis of spatial patterns and relationships. Last free one today — make it count tomorrow, or type /upgrade for unlimited.