GIS and Remote Sensing

What GIS stands for ?

• Geologic Information Science

• Gender information Science

• Geographic Information System

• Geoenvironmental Information Sysytem

What is worlds first Artificial Satellite?

• Aryabhatta

• Sputnik

• Quick Bird

• IRS-1

_____ is the collection of data that does not involve physical contact

• GPS

• Fieldwork

• Remote-sensing

• Not opening your textbook

How are remote sensing data commonly used?

• to predict surface geology
• to monitor changes in the land
• to change contour intervals on a map

How do satellites "see" things?

• Sensing electromagnetic radiation
• MAGIC of course
• With cameras on loop
• Using remote sensing cameras mounted to the body and projected to earth

What is the name of this instrument?

• Stereoscope

• Microscope

• Stethoscope

• Radioascope