Questions are innate to who we are, but we must ask the right questions if we hope to learn anything of value. Geoanalysis begins by posing the right questions of geography and using geospatial tools to draw insights from data. The use of GIS and spatial analysis, for example, can show us the best location for a new coffeehouse, predict whale migration routes, and estimate sales potential.
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