Question $1$: Developing a GIS$-$Based Decision Support System for Agriculture

You are developing a GIS$-$based decision support system $($DSS$)$ for farmers to optimize crop

selection, irrigation, and fertilization based on soil and climate data.

Tasks:

$1.$ Outline the types of data you would collect and integrate into the GIS $($e$.$g$.,$ soil

properties, weather patterns, crop yields, water availability$).$

$2.$ Describe the process of creating spatial models that analyze this data to generate

recommendations for optimal crop management practices.

$3.$ Discuss how you would design the user interface of the DSS to be accessible and

user$-$friendly for farmers with varying levels of technological expertise.

Question $2$: Managing Urban Growth with GIS

Your city is experiencing rapid urban growth, leading to challenges in infrastructure

development and environmental management. You are responsible for using GIS to manage

and plan sustainable urban growth.

Tasks:

$1.$ Explain how you would use GIS to analyze current urban expansion patterns and

identify areas suitable for future development.

$2.$ Propose a strategy for integrating GIS data on infrastructure, transportation networks,

population density, and environmental constraints to inform urban planning decisions.

$3.$ Discuss how you would use GIS to monitor ongoing urban development and assess its

impact on natural resources, such as water bodies, green spaces, and air quality.