You can learn more about this field by reading books about GIS technology. Most are textbooks or geared toward professionals, but browsing them can provide you with a good overview of the field. Visit the ESRI's Web site (http://www.esri.com) for books and educational tools about GIS. Finally, if possible, visit a business that uses GIS and talk to workers who use this technology. You might also ask your science teacher to arrange an information interview with a GIS specialist.
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