Topic 1.3: The Power of Geographic Data

Decision Making with Census Data & Satellite Imagery (IMP-1.C)

Scenario: The Census Count

Census data determines federal funding. Click a neighborhood to "Count" it.

Budget: $0M
Northside Uncounted Eastside Uncounted Southside (Dense) Uncounted

5-Year Projection

Waiting for census data... click regions to collect data.

AP Concept: Allocation

Census data is used to distribute billions in federal funds for schools, roads, and hospitals. Undercounting = Underfunding.

Scenario: Site Selection

You are launching a luxury brand. Use demographic data layers to pick the profitable location.

Site A Site B Site C
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Make a Decision

Turn on the data layers to see where your target customers live.

Scenario: Wildfire Response

Use Satellite Imagery (Remote Sensing) to determine evacuation zones.

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Who do you evacuate?