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Maps and Computers

Question 5 • FHS 2016 TX-Earth and Space Science

Which of the following is not true about the Global Positioning Systems (GPS)?

Answer
A
GPS can determine the composition of soil on mountain ranges.
B
GPS can determine latitude and longitude of a given area.
C
GPS can determine the elevation of a given area.
D
GPS uses a network of satellites to construct maps.

Explanation

GPS uses signals from satellites to calculate a receiver’s location, including latitude, longitude, and elevation. It does not determine what soil is made of; that requires soil sampling or other specialized measurements. Therefore, “GPS can determine the composition of soil on mountain ranges” is not true.

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