GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the computer database for collecting and analyzing geographic data?
A
Geographic Information System (GIS)
B
Global Positioning System (GPS)
C
Remote sensing
D
Seismic monitoring
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer system for capturing, storing, checking, and displaying data related to positions on Earth’s surface.

Detailed explanation-2: -GIS, or geographic information systems, are computer-based tools used to store, visualize, analyze, and interpret geographic data. Geographic data (also called spatial, or geospatial data) identifies the geographic location of features.

Detailed explanation-3: -A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer system that analyzes and displays geographically referenced information. It uses data that is attached to a unique location.

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