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GPS

Satellite navigation system.



Can pinpoint any position of latitude and longitude on earth.



Uses orbiting satellites to beam signals to devices.



Introduced by the military but it's now found in cars, smartphones and watches

GIS

Mapping and data based program



Allows users to create multilayer maps that are easily altered



Layers of info can be layered so connections can be made

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