2.1 - The Importance of Synthesizing Information
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Practice Questions
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Define synthesis in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how you piece together a puzzle.
What does GIS stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider what information is indicated by the acronym.
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What is the primary goal of synthesizing information?
💡 Hint: Think about what synthesizing means in your studies.
GIS tools are only useful in urban planning. (True/False)
💡 Hint: Consider the versatility of GIS.
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Imagine you work for a disaster response NGO. You have data from three different regions affected by flooding. Create a synthesis report outlining the key differences and similarities in the needs of the affected communities.
💡 Hint: Focus on both regional specifics and overall patterns.
You receive conflicting reports about the effectiveness of a new urban planning tool. Devise a strategy that synthesizes these reports into a balanced overview for stakeholders.
💡 Hint: Consider how each report's context could influence its conclusions.
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