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7.29 Geographic Information Systems Layers and Symbolization Worksheet

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Geographic Information Systems Layers and Symbolization - Which choice best demonstrates this skill — Geographic Information Systems Layers and Symbolization — by asking students to combine layers (e.g., land use, transportation, elevation) and choose appropriate symbols to answer a geographic question.? (National Geography Standards 1–3; ISTE 1.5)

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Social Studies

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
A student team must present one GIS map that explains where a new community center should go. Which option best demonstrates strong use of layers and symbolization?
AA map that shows only the school mascot and town logo
BA map that combines population, transit, open land, and hazard layers with distinct symbols and a clear legend
CA map that hides the hazard layer to make the site look simpler
DA map that uses the same color for every layer and leaves out the legend
Solution & Explanation:A strong GIS map combines the layers that answer the question and uses symbols that help viewers tell each layer apart.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
Study the planned urban growth map. Which development area should be chosen for a new clinic if it is inside a fast-growing area, next to transit, and far from the industrial buffer?
ANorth Yard Area
BTransit Square Area
CCreek Flats Area
DMill Buffer Area
Solution & Explanation:Transit Square Area lies in the fast-growing zone, sits next to transit, and stays away from the industrial buffer.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
A town is choosing where to place emergency water tanks. Which full GIS plan best answers the question 'close to roads, near dense housing, above flood zones, and away from contamination sites'?
AMap only county names and annual snowfall
BCompare roads, housing density, flood zones, elevation, and contamination sites before choosing locations
CCompare airport delays, rail fares, and ferry schedules
DUse a satellite image with no housing or hazard layers
Solution & Explanation:The town needs access, demand, safety from flooding, and distance from contamination, so all of those layers must be part of the decision.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 7 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard National Geography Standards 1–3 (Primary standard selected for prompt fields: National Geography Standards 1–3. Skill statement: Which choice best demonstrates this skill — Geographic Information Systems Layers and Symbolization — by asking students to combine layers such as land use, transportation, and elevation and choose appropriate symbols to answer a geographic question? Associated standards listed with this skill: National Geography Standards 1–3; ISTE 1.5.).

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