Function Of The Global Positioning System
Which of the following best describes how the Global Positioning System (GPS) functions?
A
It is a software database that collects data from GIS and other sources, allowing geographers to store and manipulate spatial information.
B
It assists cartographers in designing maps by allowing them to plot natural landmarks, roads, and other essential features.
C
It enables geographers to predict the impact of the natural environment on human activity by mapping potentially affected areas.
D
Satellites transmit signals to receivers on the Earth's surface, which then calculate precise latitude and longitude coordinates to provide navigational directions.