What is an example of how GIS (Geographic Information Systems or Geographic Information Science) can be used?

A. A wildlife biology lab flies a drone with a camera and GPS to capture images and precise location data of nesting birds. B. An app on your phone suggests restaurants near you around lunchtime. C. A student builds a web page showing an interactive map of the safest bike routes in Hawai'i. D. All of the above.

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D. All of the above.

All the examples provided demonstrate the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Geographic Information Science in different contexts. GIS can be applied in wildlife biology for tracking and mapping species, in mobile applications for location-based services like restaurant recommendations, and in creating interactive maps for safe routes, among many other applications.