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GPS Scavenger Hunt

Instructions:

There are four (4) packages placed on the field and their latitude and longitude coordinates are listed below.  Using the GPS unit, locate the four (4) packages in the correct order and map them correctly below with an X.  Mark the actual coordinates of the packages over the X (they may be slightly off).  Also mark an X at the start and give the latitude and longitude coordinates of the start. Finally, using the GPS unit determine North, South, East, and West.

Point 1: insert your actual coordinates here

Point 2: insert your actual coordinates here

Point 3: insert your actual coordinates here

Point 4: insert your actual coordinates here

Answer the following questions in a complete sentence:

1. Why would the accuracy of the GPS unit be off?

2. How did you find the due North and due South using the GPS unit?

3. How did you find due West and due East using the GPS unit?

4. What modern inventions use GPS technology to navigate?