GPS Quiz

What does GPS stand for?

• Geographic Positioning System

• Global Positioning Satellite

• Global Positioning System

• Geographic Positioning Satellite

How accurate can some GPS receivers be?

• Within 1 kilometer

• Within 1 centimeter

• Within 1 foot

• Within 1 meter

How many satellites are included in the GPS system?

• 12 satellites

• 30 satellites

• 18 satellites

• 24 satellites

What method is used by GPS to determine location?

• Translation

• Translocation

• Trilateration

• Triangulation

What can block GPS signals?

• Rain

• Trees and buildings

• Wind

• Clouds

When was the first experimental GPS satellite launched?

• 1980

• 1978

• 1975

• 1990

Which country has its own GPS system called GLONASS?

• Japan

• India

• Russia

• China

What is one use of GPS technology in science?

• Studying plant growth

• Measuring earthquake size

• Tracking weather patterns

• Mapping ocean currents

What do GPS receivers provide in addition to location?

• Traffic conditions

• Accurate time

• Weather updates

• Map designs

What is a potential issue with GPS accuracy?

• Incorrect time measurements

• Too many satellites

• Obstacles blocking signals

• Too few satellites