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What is the primary function of the GPS receiver?
What is the primary function of the GPS receiver?
- To store location data
- To receive signals from satellites (correct)
- To transmit signals to satellites
- To monitor satellite positions
Which component of the GPS system sends signals to the receiver?
Which component of the GPS system sends signals to the receiver?
- Satellites (correct)
- Atomic clocks
- Ground stations
- Mobile devices
What level of accuracy does the GPS provide for location determination?
What level of accuracy does the GPS provide for location determination?
- Approximately 5 meters
- Approximately 50 meters
- Approximately 100 meters
- Approximately 20 meters (correct)
In what year was the GPS system made available to the public?
In what year was the GPS system made available to the public?
What is a future application of GPS technology mentioned?
What is a future application of GPS technology mentioned?
What is a washing machine primarily used for?
What is a washing machine primarily used for?
Which of the following is classified under 'Home' inventions?
Which of the following is classified under 'Home' inventions?
What is the role of rockets?
What is the role of rockets?
What does a portable device refer to?
What does a portable device refer to?
How did sailors in the past determine their position?
How did sailors in the past determine their position?
What is a common characteristic of laptops?
What is a common characteristic of laptops?
Which statement correctly describes artificial satellites?
Which statement correctly describes artificial satellites?
Why are laptops becoming increasingly popular?
Why are laptops becoming increasingly popular?
Which of the following is NOT a place where laptops can be used?
Which of the following is NOT a place where laptops can be used?
What role do planets have concerning satellites?
What role do planets have concerning satellites?
What is an invention?
What is an invention?
Which of the following is NOT a skill related to working with websites?
Which of the following is NOT a skill related to working with websites?
Which of the following devices is typically matched with the invention of the telephone?
Which of the following devices is typically matched with the invention of the telephone?
What is the purpose of using visuals on a website about a device?
What is the purpose of using visuals on a website about a device?
Which of these best describes the method of skimming a website article?
Which of these best describes the method of skimming a website article?
What is a GPS defined as?
What is a GPS defined as?
Which phrase can be used to provide examples in writing?
Which phrase can be used to provide examples in writing?
What type of definitions is 'that' preferred over?
What type of definitions is 'that' preferred over?
Which of the following is an example of using 'for example' correctly?
Which of the following is an example of using 'for example' correctly?
Which of the following best describes a thermometer?
Which of the following best describes a thermometer?
Which of these statements correctly uses the abbreviation 'e.g.'?
Which of these statements correctly uses the abbreviation 'e.g.'?
What is the function of a vacuum cleaner?
What is the function of a vacuum cleaner?
What is the purpose of a photocopier?
What is the purpose of a photocopier?
What is a key factor to consider when evaluating the reliability of a website?
What is a key factor to consider when evaluating the reliability of a website?
Which country used wind power for approximately 23% of its electricity needs?
Which country used wind power for approximately 23% of its electricity needs?
What was the worldwide capacity of wind-powered generators in 2005?
What was the worldwide capacity of wind-powered generators in 2005?
What percentage of electricity use did wind power account for in Germany around 2005?
What percentage of electricity use did wind power account for in Germany around 2005?
What type of web page is likely considered the best for researching an essay?
What type of web page is likely considered the best for researching an essay?
Which statement is true regarding the global use of wind power between 1999 and 2005?
Which statement is true regarding the global use of wind power between 1999 and 2005?
What is one of the common sources of information for wind power developments mentioned?
What is one of the common sources of information for wind power developments mentioned?
What should you check about the author of a website to evaluate its reliability?
What should you check about the author of a website to evaluate its reliability?
Flashcards
What are GPS satellites used for?
What are GPS satellites used for?
A network of satellites that orbit Earth and transmit radio signals to GPS receivers.
How does a GPS receiver pinpoint its location?
How does a GPS receiver pinpoint its location?
GPS devices use radio waves to calculate the distance between themselves and multiple satellites. By knowing the distances and the satellites' positions, the receiver can pinpoint its own location.
What is a GPS receiver?
What is a GPS receiver?
A portable electronic device that receives signals from GPS satellites to determine its location.
What are some things that can be equipped with GPS?
What are some things that can be equipped with GPS?
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How accurate are GPS systems?
How accurate are GPS systems?
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What is a GPS?
What is a GPS?
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What is a thermometer?
What is a thermometer?
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What is a satellite?
What is a satellite?
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What is a laptop?
What is a laptop?
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What is a photocopier?
What is a photocopier?
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What is a remote control?
What is a remote control?
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What is a drill?
What is a drill?
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What is a speedometer?
What is a speedometer?
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Laptop
Laptop
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Satellite
Satellite
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Artificial Satellite
Artificial Satellite
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Natural Satellite or Moon
Natural Satellite or Moon
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Battery
Battery
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Invention
Invention
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Device
Device
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Skimming
Skimming
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Scanning
Scanning
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Visual
Visual
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Washing machine
Washing machine
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Elephant
Elephant
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Hurricane
Hurricane
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Robot
Robot
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Rocket
Rocket
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Reliable Sources
Reliable Sources
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Personal Website
Personal Website
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Company Website
Company Website
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Online Encyclopedia
Online Encyclopedia
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Research
Research
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Website Usefulness
Website Usefulness
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Website Evaluation
Website Evaluation
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Multi-Source Research
Multi-Source Research
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Study Notes
- The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system
- GPS satellites orbit the Earth
- The ground receiver calculates the distance between the several satellites receiving signals from them
- The GPS system calculates the users' position on Earth
- GPS was designed in the 1980s by the U.S. Defence Department
- GPS is now used in many different devices, such as cars, mobile phones, and in many other ways
- Satellites help to locate objects on Earth
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