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Using Google Maps EffectivelyWhat is Google Map? Are you familiar with Google Maps? Are you using Google Maps?Google Map is a Web mapping service developed by Google. The service that they offerincludes satellite imagery, 360° panoramic views of streets (Street View), real-time trafficconditions (Google Traffic), street maps, and route planning for traveling by car, bicycle (inbeta), foot, or public transportation. Google Maps satellite view is a “top-down” or “bird’s eye”view; most of the high-resolution images of cities are taken from aircraft flying at 80 to 1,500feet, while most other images are from satellites. Much of the available satellite imagery is nomore than three years old and is updated on a regular basis. Google Maps uses a closevariant of the Mercator projection, therefore cannot accurately show areas around the poles.Google Maps began its operation in February 2005 but was discontinued in March 2017.This is how to use Google Maps. To begin, turn on your GPS and allow Google Maps toaccess your current location as well as the audio speakers. Then, launch the Google Mapsapp, search for or tap a location on the map, and then tap ‘Directions’. To add a destination, go
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Spring
Professor
JEANNE G. ACOSTA
Tags
Google Earth, Google Maps

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