11.17.2. GIS Role in Climate Adaptation

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define GIS in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about what GIS allows us to do with maps.

2. 2.

   What is an urban heat island?

   Hint

   Consider heat differences in cities compared to open green spaces.

3. 3.

   What does GIS stand for?

   • Geographic Information Systems
   • Graphical Integrated Structure
   • Geospatial Internet Service

   Hint

   It involves managing geographic data.

4. 4.

   True or False: Urban heat islands are caused by green spaces.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what creates warmth in urban areas.

5. 5.

   Given a city’s elevation map and precipitation data, use GIS to suggest areas most at risk for flooding due to climate change.

   Hint

   Focus on areas with low elevation and high precipitation.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how different urban designs can reduce the effects of urban heat islands, using GIS to assess effectiveness.

   Hint

   Consider the impact of the design layout on air circulation.