GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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What is the main purpose for global positioning technology?
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to determine relative locations on Earth
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to determine absolute locations on Earth
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to determine elevations of geographic features on Earth
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to determine the physical characteristics of regions
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A GPS (global positioning system) unit uses information from United States satellites to provide an accurate location almost anywhere on Earth. The global positioning system (GPS) is a network of satellites and receiving devices used to determine the location of something on Earth.
Detailed explanation-2: -A GPS, or global positioning system, finds the exact location of a desired destination. The GPS receives its information from satellites that are in orbit.
Detailed explanation-3: -Global Positioning Systems or GPS are used to find the exact location of things. Geographic Information Systems or GIS are used to record information on to maps. Both GPS and GIS are useful in managing land in the high country.
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