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GPS/LandSat
Information on GPS and LandSat
9
Science
9th Grade
02/20/2012

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Term
How many active satellites are in the network?
Definition
24
Term
LandSat takes ________ of earths surface
Definition
pictures
Term
GPS stands for
Definition
Global Positioning System
Term
GPS was originally created for the
Definition
US Military
Term
Receivers are accurate within _____ feet
Definition
15
Term
GPS costs _______
Definition
nothing, you have to buy the receiver and the network is free
Term
In order to use GPS you need
Definition
1. GPS receiver
2. at least 3 satellites
Term
Old method of finding way around was
Definition
maps and globes
Term
Geology is the study of the
Definition
geoshpere
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