GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Software Is a New, Powerful Tool

question 75

Multiple Choice

GIS (geographic information systems) software is a new, powerful tool for research on ecosystems. Which of the following is NOT something that we can rely on GIS data to reveal?

• A) geographic and ecological spatial data
• B) variation in vegetation in local areas
• C) sulfur content of deep ocean sediments
• D) local air pollution emissions
• E) global variation in vegetation and gross primary productivity

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