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PLEASE HELP FAST! :) What are GPS and GIS? How are they useful?
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What are GPS and GIS? How are they useful?
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GPS = Global plotting system
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GSI = Graphic information System
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GPS is the Global Positioning System. It is a satellite based navigation system that tells the precise location of anything on Earth's surface. GIS is a Graphic Information System. It stores data about Earth's geography.
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