Technologies used in Environmental Research

What does GIS stand for?

• Geographic Information Software

• Geospatial Information System

• Geographic Information System

• Global Imaging System

Which of the following is NOT a layer typically found in a digital map?

• Road maps

• Temperature zones

• Forested areas

• Rivers

What is the main purpose of GIS?

• To create satellite images

• To store and analyze geographic data

• To track animal movements

• To measure atmospheric pressure

What technology is used to monitor oil spills in the ocean?

• Radio tracking

• Satellite Sensor (remote sensing)

• Crowd sourcing

• Computer modelling

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What does satellite sensing (remote sensing) primarily involve?

• Using drones to collect data

• Using satellites to monitor Earth's surface

• Using crowds to gather information

• Using computers to simulate environments

Which of the following is a use of satellite sensors?

• Monitoring animal migration

• Mapping hiking trails

• Tracking sea-level rise

• Predicting human behavior

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What type of data can thermal infrared sensors collect?

• Sound waves

• Temperature changes

• Wind speed

• Soil composition

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is radio tracking used for?

• Monitoring weather patterns

• Tracking animal movements

• Mapping terrain

• Measuring pollution levels

What does a radio tracking collar transmit?

• GPS coordinates

• Radio signals

• Infrared images

• Satellite data

What is the purpose of computer modelling in environmental science?

• To create virtual reality simulations

• To predict outcomes using data analysis

• To design new technologies

• To track satellites

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3