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A military system that quietly guides billions without a single user signal sent back
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Why does the Global Positioning System not require users to transmit any data for location determination?
Because GPS uses internet connections to send location data to satellites.
Because GPS receivers calculate position by passively receiving signals from satellites without sending data back.
Because GPS receivers communicate with each other to triangulate positions.
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A satellite network in space quietly guides billions without internet or phone signals
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Why does the Global Positioning System not require internet or phone signals to determine location?
Because it relies on cellular towers to triangulate the user's position
Because it uses internet data to enhance satellite signals for accuracy
Because it uses signals from satellites to calculate position independently
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A military tool turned global lifeline, GPS balances control and freedom in navigation
10 Feb 2026
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What is a key trade-off inherent in the Global Positioning System's design and operation?
Balancing military control with free civilian access to positioning data
Requiring constant internet connection for accurate location tracking
Allowing users to transmit their location data to satellites
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Global Positioning System
A silent satellite network guides billions without ever sending your data back
8 Feb 2026
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Why does GPS not require internet or telephone reception to determine location?
Because GPS uses cellular towers to triangulate position instead of satellites.
Because GPS constantly sends location data to satellites to calculate position.
Because GPS receivers only receive signals from satellites and do not need to transmit data or connect to networks.
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