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| Institution: | ESRI |
| Name: | Joseph Kerski [contact for more info] |
| Learner Age: | 12-15,16-18,Adult |
| Topic: |
Map & GIS Concepts GIS Software Skills Social Studies Physical/Earth Science Engineering Community/Service Other |
| Software used: |
ArcView/ArcGIS |
| Web address: | http://blogs.esri.com/Info/blogs/gisedcom/archive/2009/05/22/analyzing-the-spatial-distribution-of-4-crops-with-a-gis.aspx |
| Date submitted: | May 29, 2009 |
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Analyzing the Spatial Distribution of 4 Crops with a GIS
I created a new resource on the ArcLessons library (http://edcommunity.esri.com/arclessons/lesson.cfm?id=416) that invites investigation of four different crops—soybeans (shown on the map below), wheat, corn (maize), and cotton—in a spatial context. Learners conduct research on the origin of the four crops, examine the spatial distribution of those crops, and investigate the similarities and differences among them.