6.17.1. Smart Cities and GIS

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a smart city?

   Hint

   Think of technology and urban living.

2. 2.

   Name one technology that smart cities use.

   Hint

   Consider technologies that connect devices.

3. 3.

   What is the primary function of GIS in smart cities?

   • Data collection
   • Decision-making support
   • Entertainment

   Hint

   Think of what helps city planners.

4. 4.

   True or False: IoT is integral to the functioning of smart cities.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what technologies gather data.

5. 5.

   Design a basic framework for implementing GIS in a new smart city. What key components should be included?

   Hint

   Consider what data is necessary for city management.

6. 6.

   Critically assess the advantages and challenges of AI integration with GIS in smart cities.

   Hint

   Balance benefits against what could go wrong.