Ecozones

A GIS can put a raster image and a vector map together to provide an analytical tool. For example, we will use a WORLDSAT remote sensing image of Canada to examine how Canada's Ecozones relate to political and surface areas.

Background Information Teachers are encouraged to distribute this background information to their students.

  • What is G.I.S?
  • Vector and Raster: Putting Images and Maps Together
  • References

Teacher's Guide

  • Planning considerations
  • Required Files

The Student Side

  • ArcView Fact Sheet
  • ArcView Icons - Reference Guide
  • Student Exercise Instructions
  • Extension Exercise
ArcView 8.x
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