The ____ System is a navigation system that consists of one or more Earth-based receivers, such as those shown in the accompanying figure, that accept and analyze signals sent by small satellites orbiting approximately 11,000 miles above Earth.
A) Microwave Listening
B) Global Positioning
C) Wireless Registration
D) Text Messaging

Question

The ____ System is a navigation system that consists of one or more Earth-based receivers, such as those shown in the accompanying figure, that accept and analyze signals sent by small satellites orbiting approximately 11,000 miles above Earth.
A) Microwave Listening 
B) Global Positioning 
C) Wireless Registration 
D) Text Messaging

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The description matches that of the Global Positioning System (GPS), which uses Earth-based receivers to analyze signals from satellites orbiting around Earth. Choice A (Microwave Listening) is not a commonly used term for a navigation system, and choices C (Wireless Registration) and D (Text Messaging) are not related to navigation.

The ____ System Is a Navigation System That Consists of One