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Distinguish Between GIS and GPS.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| GIS | GPS |
| Geographic Information System is a computer-based tool for managing a large amount of data collected for a given geographic region through remote sensing, GPS, and other sources. | GPS is the U.S. implementation of the world’s first and currently the most used Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) created by the U. S. Department Of Defense. |
| GIS finds its strongest use in resources management, telecommunications, and urban and regional planning. | Weather forecasting, earthquake monitoring, and environmental protection can be done effectively by using GPS. |
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