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Methods, Models, and GIS

Geospatial Concept Understanding and Recognition in G6–College Students: A Preliminary Argument for Minimal GIS

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Pages 696-712 | Received 01 Aug 2006, Accepted 01 Apr 2007, Published online: 29 Feb 2008

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