Unit 1: Geographic Data in Action

Question 1

How could a LOCAL GOV. use geographic data?

Answer 1

-determine where to build new schools, create new school boundaries
-figure out how land should be zoned

Question 2

How could a REGIONAL GOV. use geographic data?

Answer 2

-voting districts
-determine which projects should get state funding
-work with cities around the region to allocate money for projects to promote commerce

Question 3

How could a NATIONAL GOV. use geographic data?

Answer 3

-change tax policies
-determine which laws should be passed
-determine where federal funding should go
-better understand the needs and wants of their population for now and in the future

Question 4

How could a BUSINESS on a LOCAL SCALE use geographic data?

Answer 4

-see zoning laws
-cross reference census data to see where people are living in a city to determine where customers are and where they should open up a store

Question 5

How could a BUSINESS on a REGIONAL SCALE use geographic data?

Answer 5

-can compare the sales of different stores located in different regions to help improve other stores
-compare taxes of different areas to see which one would be better for them to locate

Question 6

How could a BUSINESS on a NATIONAL SCALE use geographic data?

Answer 6

-look at countries tax rates
-environmental standards
-employment and labor laws
-look at countries that would reduce and improve efficiency and cost
-helps business choose where to produce their products, maximize profits

Question 7

What is census data?

Answer 7

-the official count of all of the people in the population (commonly used in the U.S.)
-provides information on population distribution and demographics