WG20A DOL

What has been the impact of new information technologies based on computers and the Internet?

• They have decreased the amount of information available.

• They have made information less accessible to people.

• They have brought more information to more people than ever before.

• They have limited the use of computers in the United States.

What is the primary function of Global Positioning Systems (GPS)?

• To provide entertainment.

• To locate exact positions on Earth.

• To predict weather patterns.

• To communicate with extraterrestrial life.

What was the original purpose of GPS devices?

• For civilian navigation.

• For military use.

• For educational purposes.

• For entertainment.

What do Graphic Information Systems (GIS) help us to do?

• Play video games.

• Cook food.

• Understand, interpret, and visualize data.

• Write novels.

What is the role of satellites in GPS technology?

• They provide television signals.

• They orbit the Earth and send signals for GPS devices.

• They are used for space exploration.

• They control the weather.

What is one use of GPS devices mentioned in the text?

• To play music.

• To assist drivers with navigation.

• To cook food.

• To write emails.

What is a benefit of using GIS technology?

• It helps in cooking.

• It allows for better mapmaking and data analysis.

• It is used for playing sports.

• It provides entertainment.

How many GPS satellites are currently in orbit around the Earth?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40