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Unit 1: Thinking Geographically Chapter 1: Topic 1.3 Flashcards

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2D/3D interactive maps that allow people to zoom in or out to see the data in ways that were previously impossible

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Geovisualization

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These receivers use the locations of multiple satellites to determine and record a receiver’s exact location

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Global Positioning System (GPS)

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Computer system that can store, analyze, and display information from multiple digital maps or geospatial data sets

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Geographic Information System (GIS)

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The use of cameras or other sensors mounted on aircraft or satellites to collect digital images or video of the earth’s surface

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Remote Sensing

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