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Andrew [12]
3 years ago
7

Which statements describe Global Information Systems (GIS)? measures sound to pinpoint the location of underwater objects

Geography
2 answers:
Irina18 [472]3 years ago
8 0
<span>is a useful tool for creating evacuation plans in the event of an earthquake measures the speed of planes and trains </span>
Elza [17]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

  • collects information from the Environmental Protection Agency
  • is a useful tool for creating evacuation plans in the event of an earthquake
  • can be used for disease control

Explanation:

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are equipment and technological means to study terrestrial space. They are used by researchers, companies, NGOs, governments, intelligence services, among others. GISs result from the combination of three different types of technologies: Remote sensing, GPS and geoprocessing. They are extremely important for society and for science as a whole. Among its many functions we can say that through them:

  • we can collect information from the Environmental Protection Agency
  • create evacuation plans in the event of an earthquake
  • uses it to control disease.
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