A satellite view of a city. On the left is 2007. On the right is 2008. The left map has red stars showing stores that opened. The right map has red stars of stores opened in 2007 and blue circles from stores that opened in 2008.
Image courtesy of NASA Earth Observatory
The map above shows an example of how we can combine maps and data using GIS. The background is a satellite map of a city. The red stars show grocery stores that opened in 2007, and the blue circles show stores that opened in 2008.
Based on the information on the map above, what conclusion can you infer about the population of this area?
A. The population is experience overall economic decline.
B. The population of the area is aging.
C. The population prefers to shop on one side of town and live on another.
D. The population of the area has likely increased.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
1 answer
Based on the information provided in the description of the maps, the best conclusion to infer about the population of the area is:
D. The population of the area has likely increased.
This is suggested by the presence of new grocery stores opening in both 2007 and 2008, indicating growth in demand for retail services, which usually correlates with a growing population.
