A Geographic Information System (GIS)is Primarily Based on the Use

question 5

Multiple Choice

A geographic information system (GIS) is primarily based on the use of

• A)the electromagnetic spectrum.
• B)remote sensing.
• C)a computer.
• D)a thermal scanner.

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Definitions:

FTC Act

Legislation established to prevent unfair competition, deceptive acts, and regulate antitrust.

Sherman Act

A landmark federal statute in the field of United States antitrust law passed by Congress in 1890 to preserve competitive market conditions by prohibiting monopolies, cartels, and trusts.

Vertical Mergers

The combination of two or more companies that operate at different stages of production in the same industry, such as a manufacturer merging with a supplier.

Industrial Age

A period of history marked by major industrialization that transformed economies from being primarily based on agriculture and handicrafts to being based on manufacturing and machinery.