Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Are Playing a Greater Role in the Field

question 5

Essay

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are playing a greater role in the field of archaeology. Discuss why.

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Definitions:

Return on Investment

A measure of the profitability and efficiency of an investment, calculated by dividing the gain from the investment by its cost.

EDGAR

The Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system used by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the submission of corporate filings.

FINRA

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, a non-governmental organization that regulates member brokerage firms and exchange markets in the United States.

SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission, a U.S. federal agency responsible for regulating the securities markets and protecting investors.