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What is GPS?

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(i) GPS is a satellite navigation system used to determine the ground position of an object.
(ii) It is a constellation of satellites that orbit the earth and make it possible for the people with ground receivers to pinpoint their geographic location.
(iii) Some applications in which GPS is currently being used for around the world include Mining, Aviation, Surveying Agricultural and Marine ecosystem.
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