🗺️ Part 1: Understanding GIS

1. What does GIS stand for?

Global Internet System

Geographic Information System

General Image Software

Geographical Internet Service

2. Which of these are examples of geographic data? (Tick all that apply)

Population of Manchester

Your favourite colour

Height of Ben Nevis

Location of schools in Birmingham

3. Digimap is a type of:

Paper map

Digital mapping tool

Calculator

Weather forecast

4. What is a map layer?

The paper a map is printed on

Different types of information shown on a map

The frame around a map

The title of a map

5. What is one common use of GIS in urban planning?

To create art

To analyze traffic patterns

To write stories

To measure temperature

6. How can GIS help in environmental conservation? Provide a short answer.

✏️ Part 2: Using Digital Maps

7. Name two advantages of using digital maps like Digimap instead of paper maps.

8. Complete this sentence:

A _________ reference helps you find exact locations on a map using numbers and letters.

9. List three different types of information (layers) you might find on a digital map of your local area.

10. Explain in one sentence why GIS is useful for geographers.

🎯 Extension Activity

11. Challenge: Think of a real-world problem in your local area (like traffic congestion or finding the best location for a new park). How could GIS and digital mapping help solve this problem?

Success Criteria:

✓ I can explain what GIS stands for
✓ I can identify examples of geographic data
✓ I understand what map layers are
✓ I can describe advantages of digital maps