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Which of the following phrases best defines the word software?

A
an object that orbits the Earth
B
a set of radio waves that are used to determine distance
C
an image that is taken from the air
D
a program on a computer
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Which of the following pieces of information is not something the Global Positioning System (GPS) is used for?

A
finding exact locations
B
mapping the location of objects and places
C
navigating from place to place
D
taking aerial photographs
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A satellite is a(n) __________.

A
computer program used to combine maps and data about space
B
object in orbit around the Earth that can send and receive signals
C
portable receiver that helps to determine location
D
piece of information about the world
5

The word aerial means __________.

A
from space
B
from ground level
C
from the air
D
from sea level
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Data are __________.

A
pieces of information
B
pieces of remote sensing equipment
C
computer programs
D
objects that orbit the Earth
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Satellite imagery would be most useful in __________.

A
calculating urban growth
B
determining exact location
C
measuring elevation
D
navigating between places
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Analyze the photo below and answer the question that follows. Photo by Craig Howell Which type of remote sensing is shown in the photo above?

Question illustration
A
satellite imagery
B
aerial photography
C
GPS
D
radar
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GIS is a type of software that is a new technology in geography. GIS stands for __________.

A
Geographic Information Systems
B
Geographic Image System
C
Global Image System
D
Global Information Systems

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