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Milestone 1
By: Emily Durkin
What is Spatial Awareness?
GIS Spatial Awareness is the ability to interpret and explain information at different
geographic scales connected to the Earth.
Geospatial science is the study of human behavior as it relates to how people use the
Earth’s attributes.
Spatial awareness is how we understand our world, mapping where things are, how they
relate, what it all means, and what actions to take.
My Discipline: Geoscience
What is geoscience?
Geoscience is the study of the Earth. It is also known as Earth Science.
It studies the processes that form and shape Earth’s surface, the natural resource we use,
and how water and ecosystems are interconnected.
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Why is Geoscience important to me?
Geoscience is important to me because I love our planet and I want to learn more about it
to find different or new ways to help solve our global warming problem as well as other
problems the Earth is facing.
I am especially fond of geology. Ever since I was little, I have always taken an interest in
studying rocks, whether it was during hike or a trip to the beach, sometimes I’d even find a
cool rock in my backyard.
How have cartographic representations in geoscience
changed over time?
Cartographic representations in geoscience have changed significantly over time due to
technological advancements and increased precision in measurement techniques.
Early maps were created from imagination. These maps were not very precise and mostly used
for military purposes. Over time they started being used for geographic exploration because
they showed things like hydrology and transportation.
Once tools like latitude and longitude were created, mapmakers were able to measure new
discoveries and old ones, with much greater accuracy. The accuracy of maps made it much
easier for geoscientists to study the earth’s different processes and learn the meaning behind
them.
How has the geospatial revolution impacted
geoscience?
The Geospatial revolution has had a huge impact on geoscience. It has promoted
the integration of data from several sources, including satellite imagery, ariel
photography, and ground-based sensors.
All of this has led to a better understanding of complex geologic processes such
as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides. This information can be used
by geoscientists to create strategies for sustainable development and conservation.
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How has the human understanding of space in geoscience
changed throughout history?
Human understanding of space in geoscience has changed throughout history.
Especially since the exploration and more involved studying of space began.
Many scientists believe that the key to understanding space and different
planetary bodies is Earth’s history. Knowledge of Earth’s geological and
atmospheric processes can be applied when studying the history of other
planets.
How has spatial reasoning or spatial thinking
impacted geoscience?
Spatial reasoning or thinking involves an understanding of navigation,
wayfinding and perspective-taking in field. Some of the cognitive processes
required for selective geoscience tasks include map reading, navigation,
perception of orientation, and interpretation of spatial diagrams including cross
sections and stereographic projections. These are all example of things that
require spatial reasoning.
What patterns in spatial awareness or spatial
reasoning can you identify in geoscience?
The most common patterns of spatial awareness or reasoning that can be viewed
in geoscience are aspects such as data analysis, topography, resource mapping,
hydrology, geomorphology, stratigraphy, spatial modeling, and so much more. All
these patterns contribute to geoscience and spatial awareness or reasoning.
Spatial awareness and reasoning play a critical role in understanding our planet
and making informed decisions regarding environmental sciences.
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What future applications does spatial awareness have
in geoscience?
Geoscience or really any environmental science will always require some amount
of spatial awareness. It is critical for things such as natural disaster management,
observing climate change, urban planning, resource management, the study of
space, geological discoveries, and so much more. Spatial awareness withing
geoscience will also be advanced through our continuous advancement with
technology.
How could you innovatively apply spatial thinking to
geoscience?
Spatial thinking can be applied to geoscience through
instruments such as GIS, data analysis, mapping systems,
remote sensing, and more. Scientists can use the data
acquired from spatial thinking to understand Earth’s systems.
References:
Gould, M. (2021, April 6).
Developing spatial thinking is critical: Arcnews: Spring 2021
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https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/arcnews/developing-spatial-thinking-is-critical/
Freeman, D. (2023, August 1).
Geospatial Information and national security
. USC GIS Online.
https://gis.usc.edu/blog/geospatial-information-and-national-security/
What is geoscience?
. What is geoscience? | U.S. Geological Survey. (n.d.).
https://www.usgs.gov/youth-and-education-in-science/what-geoscience
Trainor, T. (2021, November 2).
The early evolution of cartography: ArcNews: Fall 2021
. Esri.
https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/arcnews/the-early-evolution-of-cartography /
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References:
Geospatial revolution
. Education. (n.d.).
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/geospatial-revolution/
Liben, L. S., & Titus, S. J. (2017, January 11).
The importance of Spatial Thinking for
Geoscience Education: Insights from the crossroads of geoscience and cognitive science
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Penn State.
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Probing space to understand Earth
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