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ZIMSEC O-Level Geography

7.6.9GPS and GIS: Boolean logic and overlay analysis

GPS and GIS: Boolean logic and overlay analysis in ZIMSEC O-Level Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 3 (the Global Positioning System and navigation) and Form 4 (Boolean logic with Venn diagrams; overlay analysis). The Form 4 competency matrix numbers this topic 'Topic 5: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)'.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.6.9.1Explain the concept of GPS and use GPS to navigate.
  2. 7.6.9.2Describe the basic functions of Boolean logic and apply them to simple spatial problems.
  3. 7.6.9.3Describe overlay analysis and apply relational and conditional statements in it.

Lessons

  • GPS and GIS: layers, Boolean logic and overlay analysis

    40 min

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GPS and GIS: Boolean logic and overlay analysis: sample question

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A GIS query reads suitable land NOT flood zone. What does it select?

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