What is GIS?

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

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

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

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