What is the purpose of the Global Positioning System?

Question

A.
to help find exact location using satellite signals and receivers
B.
to take aerial photographs using planes and weather balloons
C.
to help study weather patterns using radio waves
D.
to analyze maps with software by combining them with data

Answer 1

The purpose of the Global Positioning System (GPS) is:

A. to help find exact location using satellite signals and receivers.

GPS provides accurate location information anywhere on Earth by using a network of satellites and ground receivers.