Remote Sensing

What do satellites measure from the Earth-Atmosphere system?

• electromagneticradiation

• eater

• Visible light only

• terrains

Healthy vegetation reflects energy in what parts of the electromagnetic spectrum?

• Blue and Green

• Green and Near-Infrared

• Blue and Red

• Green and Red

What is the relationship between spatial resolution and spatial extent in satellite imagery?

• low spatial resolution = greater spatial extent

• high spatial resolution = greater spatial extent

What role does remote sensing play in environmental monitoring?

• Identifying spatial patterns in GIS data 

• Collecting ground-truth data for GPS analysis 

• Observing Earth's surface from a distance using sensors 

• Navigating through rugged terrain using satellite imagery 

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Which of the following is an example of an active remote sensing technique?

•  LiDAR 

• Aerial photography 

• Satellite imagery 

• Hyperspectral imaging 

How can GPS, GIS, and remote sensing data be integrated to monitor changes in land cover over time?

• By analyzing GPS trajectories of mobile devices 

• By overlaying satellite imagery onto GIS layers 

• By converting GPS coordinates to digital elevation models 

• By conducting field surveys with GPS devices 

What is the significance of spatial data interoperability in the integration of GPS, GIS, and remote sensing?

• It ensures that GPS coordinates are accurate and up-to-date. 

• It enables seamless exchange and integration of spatial data between different systems

• It improves the resolution of satellite imagery for remote sensing applications

• It reduces the cost of GIS software licenses for spatial data analysis

How might advancements in geospatial technology shape the future of environmental management?

• By improving the accuracy and accessibility of GPS data

• By enabling real-time monitoring of environmental changes using GIS 

• By integrating artificial intelligence with remote sensing for automated analysis 

• All of the above 

In what ways can the integration of GPS, GIS, and remote sensing contribute to disaster management and response?

• By predicting future natural disasters based on historical GIS data 

• By providing real-time GPS navigation for emergency responders 

• By monitoring environmental changes using remote sensing imagery 

• By creating GIS-based evacuation maps using GPS coordinates 

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

• GPS

• Fieldwork

• Remote-sensing

• Not opening your textbook