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kshipps

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GIS refers to
 
  A) Landsat.
  B) surveying.
  C) a computer system that stores, organizes and analyzes geographic data.
  D) an agency of the United Nations.

Question 2

The original purpose of the Mercator projection was
 
  A) to produce an accurate equal area map.
  B) for the guidance of intercontinental missiles.
  C) for ocean navigation.
  D) to make the first map of the world.
  E) to befuddle introductory physical geography students.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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