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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Geographic Information System (GIS) Geographic Information System (GIS) The term 'Geographic Information System (GIS) ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' Computerized systems used to compile, retrieve, analyze, and display spatially referenced data. Farming activities that utilize GIS typically include harvesting, fertilizing, pest control, seeding, and irrigation. Use of GIS is called precision farming'. Previous 5 Terms: geodynamics geogenous geogeny geogony geographic information system (gis) Next 5 Terms: geography Geohydrology geoid Geologic assurance Geologic considerations About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.