Is Google Earth A True GIS?

GIS (Geographic Information System) is a tool that manages and analyzes geographic data to understand it

GIS (Geographic Information System) is a tool that manages and analyzes geographic data to understand it

It helps people in understanding their environment and to link with it

It helps people in understanding their environment and to link with it

Google Earth is a 3D mapping application that shows virtual globe of the Earth

Google Earth is a 3D mapping application that shows virtual globe of the Earth

Google Earth is a powerful GIS that allows users to view features such as mountains, cities and more

Google Earth is a powerful GIS that allows users to view features such as mountains, cities and more

It provides users with a powerful tool to view, explore and understand geographic information

It provides users with a powerful tool to view, explore and understand geographic information

Overall Google Earth is a powerful GIS but it lacks few advanced tools that professional GIS software packages possess

Overall Google Earth is a powerful GIS but it lacks few advanced tools that professional GIS software packages possess