Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)

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Satellite navigation system that provides autonomous geospatial positioning with global coverage. It allows small electronic receivers to determine their location (longitude, latitude, and altitude) to within a few meters using time signals transmitted along a line of sight by radio from satellites.

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When did the peak in U.S. (domestic) oil production occur?

A. 1956 B. 2001 C. 1970 D. 1986

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Which of the possible future effects of climate change is most likely to occur according to current predictions from the IPCC?

A. economic collapse of industrialized nations B. decrease of sea ice C. decrease of water resources in Los Angeles D. increase in hurricane intensity

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Which of the following is characteristic of oceanic-continental convergent plate boundaries?

A) Andesitic volcanoes B) Fracture zones C) Hot spots D) Mid-ocean ridges E) Volcanic island arcs

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