How GPS and Satellites Help Us Navigate

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GPS, or Global Positioning System, uses satellites in space to help us find our way on Earth. These satellites send signals to GPS devices, like those in our cars or smartphones, allowing us to see our location on a map. By using these signals, GPS can also give us directions to reach our destination quickly and safely. This technology has changed how we travel and explore new places!

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1GPS stands for Global Positioning System.
2Satellites send signals to help locate positions on Earth.
3GPS can give directions to help us navigate.

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How does GPS help us navigate?

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