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A municipality plans to identify suitable locations for a new eco-tourism lodge development.

The municipality wants to:

• avoid steep slopes,
• remain within 2 km of major roads,
• avoid flood-prone river zones,
• and prioritise areas with scenic mountain views.

Available datasets:

• DEM
• Rivers
• Roads
• Land use
• Existing settlements

1.1 (2)

Identify TWO datasets from the list above that would be most important for this analysis and briefly explain why each dataset is required.

1.2 (4)

Explain the GIS workflow that could be used to identify areas within 2 km of roads while excluding flood-prone river zones.

Your answer should include:

• the GIS tools used,
• and the purpose of each operation.

1.3 (4)

Explain how raster analysis could be used to identify scenic mountainous areas suitable for eco-tourism.

Your answer should refer to:

• slope,
• aspect

’n Munisipaliteit beplan om geskikte liggings vir ’n nuwe eko-toerisme-lodge-ontwikkeling te identifiseer.

Die munisipaliteit wil:

·       steil hellings vermy,

·       binne 2 km van hoofpaaie bly,

·       vloedgevoelige riviergebiede vermy,

·       en gebiede met skilderagtige berguitsigte prioritiseer.

Beskikbare datastelle:

·       DEM

·       Riviere

·       Paaie

·       Grondgebruik

·       Bestaande nedersettings

1.1 (2)

1.2 (4)

Jou antwoord moet die volgende insluit:

1.3 (4)

Jou antwoord moet verwys na: