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Will AI replace Geographers?

O*NET occupation 19-3092.00

Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.

O*NET alternate job titles

  • Geographer
  • Economic Geographer
  • Physical Geographer
  • Political Geographer
  • GIS Geographer (Geographic Information Systems Geographer)
  • Scientist
  • Glaciologist
  • Biogeographer

Example core tasks from the O*NET database

  • Create and modify maps, graphs, or diagrams, using geographical information software and related equipment, and principles of cartography, such as coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.
  • Gather and compile geographic data from sources such as censuses, field observations, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
  • Teach geography.

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