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What is GPS? Give several examples of its utility in physical geography.
 
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groundwater pollution that our generation creates will persist far into the future (decades to centuries) because it is virtually impossible to clean an aquifer once it is polluted.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Global Position Systems refers to the constellation of Earth orbiting satellites, the associated ground stations, and the user segment used to derive precise location and elevation information at or near the Earth's surface. There are multiple GPS uses within physical geography.

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