What is GIS? (1 point)

• a global intelligence service that operates Earth-orbiting satellites for surveillance
a network of Earth-orbiting satellites that connect to receivers to calculate precise time and location

information
the use of aerial photography or satellite imagery to collect data on the surface of Earth from a distance
• a computer hardware and software system that analyzes, displays, and stores geographic data

1 answer

GIS stands for "Geographic Information System," which is best described as a computer hardware and software system that analyzes, displays, and stores geographic data.