Day 1 (GPS) Flashcards
1
Q
GPS means
A
Global Positioning System
2
Q
GPS is
A
satellite navigation system, comprised of position and time.
3
Q
Common GPS uses today are
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- military
- civilian
- land surveying
- navigation
- geocaching
4
Q
Latitude runs…
A
east west
5
Q
latitude lines are
A
imaginary lines that run parallel and never touch. Tell you your distance north or south of the equator
6
Q
Longitude runs…
A
north and south
7
Q
Longitude lines are
A
imaginary lines that run from pole to pole around the globe and tell you your distance from east to west of the prime meridian.
