Querying with QGreenland
These quick, one-page tutorials teach you how to analyze QGreenland datasets with beginner-level geoprocessing tools. Our tutorials walk you through the step-by-step process with easy-to-follow directions and screenshots.
Learning Goals and Outcomes
Students will explore the following questions...
What is a good estimate of the volume of the Greenland ice sheet?
They will then calculate the volume of the Greenland Ice sheet.
Which populated regions in Greenland have more than 5000 people?
They will then select populated places in Greenland with more than 5000 people.
What is the total number of people in Greenland’s populated areas? What is the average size of Greenland’s populated areas?
They will then calculate the total population of Greenland’s towns and settlements.
Context for Use
Topic | Geospatial technology |
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Course Type | Tutorial |
Audience | Beginner QGIS users |
Instructional Time | Each resource takes ~15-20 minutes |
Context | These short, one-page tutorials are appropriate for beginner QGIS users. Users should have downloaded and opened both QGIS and the QGreenland project. |
Materials | Computers that have QGIS and QGreenland installed. See requirements at www.qgis.org. |
Materials Prep | Install software for QGIS or QGreenland on students own machines or a computer lab if available. Instructor should be familiar with how to complete the QGIS exercises in the lab.
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This lesson aligns with the standard below:
Polar Literacy Principle 2A: Ice is dynamic and comes in many shapes and sizes—big, small, floating in water or layered on land, thin or thick, solid or porous, soft