The global positioning system (GPS) is based on ________.
A) aerial photography
B) infrared light sources
C) data from satellites
D) large, expensive receivers
E) gravity waves from the Sun and Moon

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GPS stands for Global Positioning System, which is a satellite-based navigation system that consists of a network of at least 24 satellites orbiting the Earth. GPS receivers on the ground pick up signals from the satellites to determine their precise location, speed, and time. Therefore, the correct answer is C, data from satellites.

The Global Positioning System (GPS) Is Based on ________