ArcGIS Pro Tutorial for Students | Upload Shapefile, Create AOI & Clip Geological Data

Welcome to this step-by-step GIS lab tutorial for students! In this practical session, you will learn how to work with shapefiles in ArcGIS Pro, create an Area of Interest (AOI), and clip a geological shapefile to your selected study area. This tutorial is designed for geology, geoscience, GIS, and remote sensing students who want to develop practical geospatial data-processing skills. What You Will Learn How to add and display shapefiles in ArcGIS Pro. How to identify and inspect geological and boundary layers. How to check coordinate reference systems (CRS). How to create or select an Area of Interest (AOI). How to use the Clip geoprocessing tool to extract geological data within the AOI. How to view and verify the final clipped geological layer. Data Required A geological shapefile. A boundary shapefile or polygon defining your AOI. ArcGIS Pro software. Note: A shapefile usually consists of multiple associated files, including .shp, .shx, .dbf, and .prj. Keep these files together when transferring your data. Practical Application This workflow is useful for geological mapping, mineral exploration, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and preparing study-area datasets for research projects. Follow each step carefully and practice the workflow using your own geological data. If you find this tutorial helpful, please Like, Share, and Subscribe for more practical GIS, remote sensing, geological mapping, and mineral exploration tutorials. #ArcGISPro #GISLab #Shapefile #GeologicalMapping #AOI #GISForStudents #RemoteSensing #Geology