Exploring Water Resources GIS Investigations for the Earth Sciences

Name: Exploring Water Resources GIS Investigations for the Earth Sciences
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ISBN: 9780534391560

ISBN-10: 0534391567

ISBN-13: 9780534391560

Edition: 2003

Authors: Christian J. Schaller, Larry P. Kendall, C. Scott Walker, Michelle K. Hall

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The popularity of geographic information system (GIS) software as a tool in the social and physical sciences is growing rapidly. These three modular investigation guides let even novice users tap the power of ArcView GIS to explore, manipulate, and analyze large data sets. Carefully designed and class tested, the guides emphasize the visualization, analysis, and multimedia integration capabilities inherent to GIS, while minimizing the need to master a complex software package. Exploring Water Resources make the nuts and bolts of using ArcView GIS transparent to your students. By focusing on teaching with GIS rather than teaching about it, you can incorporate GIS easily into homework,…

Book details

List price: $68.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Brooks/Cole
Publication date: 10/23/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 112
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.50" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English

Michelle Hall and The SAGUARO Project team have developed a series of four GIS INVESTIGATIONS over the course of the last few years. These materials have been extensively class-tested at both the college and high-school level using funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF).



Introduction


Thinking scientifically


Planning to learn


GIS made easier


Using these materials


Rounding


Getting started


What you need to know


Minimum system requirements


Macintosh software installation


Using ArcView GIS for Macintosh


Windows software installation


Using ArcView GIS for Windows


Accessing the module data


ArcView troubleshooting


Updates and resources



Global Water Reservoirs



Global water sources



Measuring global water



Utilizing global water reservoirs



What if the ice caps melted?



Comparing major reservoirs



The Renewable Resource



Too little, too much



Global precipitation patterns



Moving air and water



U.S. precipitation patterns



Surface water flow



The local water picture



Using Water Wisely



Water in your world



Water for many uses



Water at work



Feeding a nation



Meeting the challenge



Water for a Desert City



Living in a desert



Water in the balance



The Tucson Basin aquifer



Impacts of ground water pumping



Conserving water



The voice of conservation