IX. Read the article and then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
Global Positioning Systems
If youve ever said: I wish I knew where I was going or If only there were some ways to find this address., then it may be time to consider buying yourself a Global Positioning Systems, or GPS.
Lets look at some of the uses of GPS device. Maybe you travel a lot by car and cannot look at a paper map to find your way around. There is a GPS for cars that speaks to you and tells you exactly how to get to your destination. Maybe youre a golfer who has lost his golf ball and you need to find it on the field. Theres a GPS for this. Youre a runner and want to track your speed, distance, and the courses you run. Well, theres a GPS for this, too.
What kinds of GPS devices are there? Well, GPS devices come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and are available in a variety of prices. Some are small and can fit into a pocket, and others are waterproof. And for people who dont like to carry anything extra with them, GPS systems are also available on smart phones.
True False
58. GPS is used to find out where you are going.
59. GPS cannot replace a paper map.
60. GPS can tell you how to get to a place while you are driving.
61. A GPS device can look for a small moving item.
62. A GPS device can track your speed, distance but not the directions you run.
63. GPS devices can be in all kinds of shapes and sizes.
64. You cannot use a GPS device in water.
65. There are also GPS devices for smart phones.
