Answer:
maximizing processing power
Physical weather. It isn't changing the the chemical or biological make up.
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Answer:
It helps you understand stuff faster
Explanation:
It allows us to precisely tell where places, people (under certain circumstances), etc. are. It is the most widely relied upon mapping system in the world. Using a GPS, you can find almost any plotted (known) location on the Earth. Most mapping operations rely on a GPS and would, otherwise, fail without it.