alleryWhich field gathers, stores, processes and delivers geographic information?
AGlaciology
BGeomorphology
CPedology
DGeomatics
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Geomatics
1. Geomatics is the field of gathering, storing, processing and delivering geographic information.
2. It includes geodesy, cartography, GIS and remote sensing.
3. Pedology, geomorphology and glaciology study soils, landforms and ice.
_Source: Wikipedia, Physical geography, Sub-branches_
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