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folubunmi

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Erosion of the walls of a channel normally occurs on the outside curve of a meander.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is a geographic information system? What are some potential GIS applications?
 
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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

GIS is a computer-based data processing system for gathering, storing, manipulating, and analyzing geographic information. There are many GIS uses within physical geography.



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