3.4. Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does GPS stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the full name of the navigation system.

2. 2.

   What type of technology is GPS?

   Hint

   Focus on how GPS provides location data.

3. 3.

   What does the 'S' in GPS stand for?

   • Satellite
   • System
   • Service

   Hint

   Consider what the complete name indicates.

4. 4.

   True or False: GPS was initially developed for civilian applications.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on the development history of GPS.

5. 5.

   A person is trying to use GPS in a forest. What challenges might they face, and how could GPS improve?

   Hint

   Consider how environmental factors affect signal reception.

6. 6.

   Discuss how GPS technology could evolve in the future. What new applications or improvements might we see?

   Hint

   Think about current limitations and envision solutions.