The U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS) is used to ________.
A. determine latitude and longitude
B. position storms, currents, and tides
C. measure altitude
D. determine latitude and longitude and measure altitude
E. determine latitude and longitude, measure altitude, and position storms, currents, and tides
Answer: E
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