What stores, views, and analyzes geographic data creating multidimensional charts or maps; for example, it is used to monitor global warming by measuring the speed of glaciers melting in Canada, Greenland, and Antarctica?
A)automatic vehicle location
B)geographic information system
C)cartography

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The technology described in the question is a geographic information system (GIS). It is a tool used for storing, analyzing and visualizing geographic data. The examples given of monitoring global warming and measuring the speed of glaciers melting in certain locations point to the use of GIS technology. Automatic vehicle location is a related technology that tracks the location of vehicles, but it is not used for analyzing geographic data as in the examples given. Cartography is the art and science of creating maps, and while GIS technology may be used in cartography, it is not limited to this field.

What Stores, Views, and Analyzes Geographic Data Creating Multidimensional Charts