A Geographic Information System (GIS):
A)is a software package combining the ability to draw detailed maps with the power to search through databases.
B)records data not available through the census and includes eleven indicators of economic growth.
C)contains the name of every street in the country and detailed block statistics for 345 urban areas.
D)breaks down the population,retail sales,etc. ,by census region.

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A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a software package that combines the ability to draw detailed maps with the power to search through databases. It is widely used in various fields, including urban planning, environmental science, and public health. Option B, C, and D are incorrect as they provide inaccurate descriptions of GIS functionalities.