GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the difference between GPS and GIS? (WG.20A)
A
GPS uses GIS data
B
GIS uses GPS data to determine location
C
GPS is the layering of data, whereas GIS is the gathering of data
D
GIS is the layering of data, whereas GPS is the gathering of data
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -GPS uses satellites that orbit Earth to send information to GPS receivers that are on the ground. The information helps people determine their location. GIS stands for Geographical Information System. GIS is a software program that helps people use the information that is collected from the GPS satellites.

Detailed explanation-2: -It provides information related to location of an object or area to the users using a ground based antenna and receiver, with the help of signal collected from the satellites. GPS is widely used in many applications related to surveying and navigation. GIS: GIS full form is Geographical Information System.

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