METEO 136 Quiz 1

Which best describes the concept of remote sensing?

• obtaining information from a distance

• obtaining information based on rumors

• obtaining information by direct measurement

• obtaining information by touching

Which is an example of getting information using remote sensing?

• taking photo

• reading a thermometer

• using rain guage

• using digital anemometer

Which of the following statement is true.

• Sensors carry satellite instruments.

• Satellite carry sensors or instruments

• The sensor contains different satellites.

• The satellites, not the sensors, measure electromagnetic radiations.

What do you call the energy that the Earth receives from the sun?

• electromagnetic radiation

• ultraviolet radiation

• lunar radiation

• terrestrial radiation

When radiation enters the Earth's atmosphere, which of the following would not happen?

• It will be reflected back.

• It will be absorbed.

• It will be re-emitted.

• It will be dissolved.

Which of the following has the longest wavelength?

• microwave

• infrared

• visible light

• x-ray

Why are leaves appear to be green when seen by sensors?

• The leaves absorbed a green wavelength.

• The leaves absorbed a blue wavelength.

• The leaves reflected a green wavelength.

• The leaves reflected a blue wavelength.

It is a type of satellite orbit that can capture a limited and similar spatial coverage.

• Geostationary

• Polar

• Non-polar

• Low Earth Orbit

Which of the following is a description of a Non-polar orbiting satellite?

• It captures limited coverage.

• It can give multiple data in a day.

• Do not provide global coverage.

• It provides global coverage.

Which of the following statements is true?

• Passive sensor emits its own signal.

• Active sensor needs an external source to emit a signal.

• Passive sensor needs an external source to emit a signal.

• Active sensor cannot measure during nighttime.