Remote Sensing Quiz

What is the definition of remote sensing?

• The science and art of obtaining information about an object, area, or phenomenon through the analysis of data acquired by a device that is in direct contact with the object, area, or phenomenon under investigation.

• The science and art of obtaining information about an object, area, or phenomenon through the analysis of data acquired by a device that is not in contact with the object, area, or phenomenon under investigation.

• The science and art of obtaining information about an object, area, or phenomenon through the analysis of data acquired by a device that is in contact with the object, area, or phenomenon under investigation.

• The science and art of obtaining information about an object, area, or phenomenon through the analysis of data acquired by a device that is in close proximity to the object, area, or phenomenon under investigation.

What is the medium of transmission involved in remote sensing?

• None of the above

• Space

• Water

• Air

When was the first aerial photograph taken?

• 1880

• 1870

• 1858

• 1850

What is the constant value for the speed of electromagnetic waves?

• 3 x 10^9 m/sec

• 3 x 10^7 m/sec

• 3 x 10^6 m/sec

• 3 x 10^8 m/sec

Which form of remote sensing uses the Sun as the source of electromagnetic radiation?

• Radar Remote Sensing

• Active Remote Sensing

• None of the above

• Passive Remote Sensing

What is the application of remote sensing in observing climate changes?

• Land Use/Land Cover Mapping and Monitoring

• Disaster monitoring

• Agriculture

• Observing climate changes

Which satellite is used for land use/land cover mapping and monitoring?

• Worldview

• MODIS

• Sentinel-1

• Landsat 1

What is the prime application of remote sensing in agriculture?

• Forest mapping

• Urban planning

• Biodiversity

• Crop identification

What is the purpose of using remote sensing in urban planning?

• To map large forest areas

• To monitor disasters

• To study weather patterns

• To identify urban population growth patterns