Which of the following is a characteristic of a Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?
A) It is very expensive to use because of the high cost of leasing the technology from the military.
B) It is complicated to use because the data is produced using logarithmic displays that most small computer systems cannot handle.
C) It has very sophisticated digital readouts that require three-dimensional colour coding to read.
D) It assembles, stores, and displays data by location.

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data. The key characteristic of GIS technology is its ability to associate data with a specific location, making it a powerful tool for a wide range of applications, from urban planning and management to environmental science and navigation. The other options describe misconceptions or exaggerated characteristics not inherent to GIS technology.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of a Geographic