What is a geographic information system (GIS)?
A) A north/south measurement of position.
B) An east/west measurement of position.
C) Stores, views, and analyzes geographic data, creating multidimensional charts or maps.
D) A round coin-sized object, uniquely numbered and hidden in geocache.

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A geographic information system (GIS) is a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data rooted in the science of geography. It integrates many types of data and is used to analyze spatial information, manage large datasets, and produce detailed maps. Choices A and B describe latitude and longitude, respectively, which are components of geographic data but not systems themselves. Choice D describes a geocaching trackable, which is unrelated to the functions of a GIS.

What Is a Geographic Information System (GIS)