The ArcGIS user is given data for the Arctic and is asked to perform various types of analysis using the data. The data extend from the North pole south to 70 degrees North Latitude Data layers may…

The ArcGIS user is given data for the Arctic and is asked to perform various types of analysis using the data. The data extend from the North pole south to 70 degrees North Latitude Data layers may contain points, lines, or polygons, and include ice surveys from NOAA depth contours continental margins, locations of Known and suspected oil reserves, endangered species habitat and territorial boundaries for nations having Arctic coastline. Given known petroleum reserves in the Arctic, plus areas reserved for endangered species habitat the user must determine the area in square miles that is available for oil extraction development for the United States. Which protection is best suited for this analysis?