Practice Global Positioning System (gps) And Satellite Methods (24.3.2)

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Question 1.
What does GPS stand for?
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Think about navigation.
Question 2.
Name a benefit of using GPS in earthquakes.
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Consider the impact on emergency response.
3Question 3.
What primary function does GPS serve in earthquake monitoring?
- To predict earthquakes
- To determine epicentre location
- To provide weather updates
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Think about how GPS assists during an earthquake.
4Question 4.
True or False: GPS provides only 2-dimensional data about ground movement.
- True
- False
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Recall what dimension GPS technology covers.
Question 5.
Design a protocol using GPS data after an earthquake to improve response efforts. What steps would you implement?
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Think about the flow of information and how it aids decision-making.
Question 6.
Evaluate a case where a lack of GPS data impacted earthquake response strategies in a real disaster. What could have been done differently?
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Consider how data accuracy can influence outcomes.

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