1.2 and 1.3 Geographic Data and the Power of Data

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Who can collect geographic data?

organizations or individuals

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Global Positioning System (GPS)

a system of 24 satellites that orbit Earth twice daily and transmit radio signals; it is the basis for map based apps that provide direction/navigation ex: Google Maps, Waze

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Geographic Information System (GIS)

software applications on Earth’s surface; allowed the rapid manipulation of geospatial data for problem solving and research

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remote sensing

acquisition of data about the Earth’s surface using satellites, aircraft, or drones rather than physical touch ex: Landsat 9

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aerial photography

a form of remote sensing