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Further Required Research
Looking back on the history of geography, one can notice that this science has evolved based on the needs of society. Geography has gained more power and popularity with the technological revolution, and through the incorporation of geography and informational sciences, a new field of study, GIS, has been brought to the public’s attention. GIS illustrates that technology, together with science, produces the potential for innovation. GIS helped geography to gain influence within industries that never used it in their everyday applications. The new geographical era has begun with GIS, which some scientists even call a revolution: “GIS is changing the world. Already it has revolutionized warfare, science, navigation, crime investigation, tax collection, transportation, and countless other aspects of ordinary life” (Dobson, 2007, p.317). GIS is also not limited to geographical studies, as it helps people understand spatial relationships between different phenomena and has many applications in the worlds of science and business. The future of Geographic Information Systems looks brighter than ever. Geographers are learning ESRI software, and GIS classes have become required courses for students seeking a degree in geography.