What is GIS? ( 1 point )

A.) a computer hardware and software system that analyzes, displays, and stores geographic data

B.) the use of aerial photography or satellite imagery to collect data on the surface of Earth from a distance

C.) a network of Earth-orbiting satellites that connect to receivers to calculate precise time and location information

D.) a global intelligence service that operates Earth-orbiting satellites for surveillance

A.) a computer hardware and software system that analyzes, displays, and stores geographic data