Exploring GPS Technology

What does GPS stand for?

• Global Positioning Service

• Geographic Positioning System

• Global Positioning Satellite

• Global Positioning System

When was the last satellite of the GPS network launched?

• April 15, 2020

• August 5, 2019

• May 18, 2021

• June 26, 1993

Who originally intended GPS for use?

• United Nations

• European Space Agency

• United States Department of Defense

• NASA

How does a GPS receiver determine your location?

• Calculating based on your last known location.

• A GPS receiver determines your location by triangulating signals from multiple satellites.

• By measuring the distance to the nearest cell tower.

• Using a built-in compass to find direction.

What type of signals does a GPS receiver use?

• Acoustic signals from nearby devices

• Light signals from drones

• Infrared signals from ground stations

• Radio signals from satellites

Can GPS technology be used for purposes other than navigation?

• Yes, GPS technology can be used for purposes other than navigation.

• GPS technology is outdated and not used anymore.

• No, GPS is only for navigation.

• GPS can only track vehicles and not other objects.

Name one way scientists use GPS technology.

• Tracking wildlife movements.

• Calculating weather patterns.

• Measuring earthquake intensity.

• Mapping ocean currents.

How many satellites are in the GPS network?

• 40

• 31

• 15

• 24

What is one benefit of GPS technology for surveyors?

• Decreased speed in data collection.

• Reduced need for fieldwork.

• Increased accuracy in location data.

• Increased reliance on paper maps.

In which state do scientists study deer using GPS?

• Florida

• Virginia

• Texas

• California