When global positioning system GPS) information is added to map layers containing things like store names, customer names, traffic pattern data, etc., it creates a _______________________.
A) GeoDatabase
B) Geographic Information System GIS)
C) Mobile Map System MMS)
D) Geographic Warehouse

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Adding GPS information to map layers creates a Geographic Information System (GIS), which is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographical data. A GeoDatabase is a type of database specifically designed to store, retrieve, and manage location-based information, but it is just one component of a GIS. Mobile Map System (MMS) and Geographic Warehouse are not commonly used terms in the GIS field.

When Global Positioning System GPS) Information Is Added to Map