ROLE OF CARTOGRAPHIC ONLINE SERVICES IN FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCES WHEN TRAINING SPECIALIST IN THE FIELD “EARTH SCIENCES”
The article discusses the possibilities of using geoportals as the main source of open digital cartographic data for the development of spatial thinking and skills among students. Currently insufficient attention is being paid to the development of spatial thinking skills among students. The definition of the concept of "geoportal" is given. An analysis of a number of regional geoportals in terms of their content with spatially distributed natural resource data is made as well as the variety of tools provided for working with these data. Conclusions about the criteria that a geoportal recommended for use by students to consolidate their skills in working with geospatial data should meet are made.