Altitud

Altitud

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Science, Physics, Geography

4th - 9th Grade

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The video tutorial explains how altitude is measured using GPS equipment, which provides precise positioning in three dimensions. It also covers the use of pressure-based altimeters, which detect changes in atmospheric pressure as altitude increases.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology is primarily used to measure altitude with high precision?

Radar systems

Thermal sensors

GPS equipment

Sonar devices

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many dimensions does GPS equipment provide accurate positioning in?

Four dimensions

One dimension

Two dimensions

Three dimensions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do pressure-based altimeters rely on to measure altitude?

Temperature changes

Humidity levels

Atmospheric pressure changes

Wind speed variations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

As altitude increases, what happens to atmospheric pressure?

It decreases

It remains constant

It fluctuates randomly

It increases

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a method for measuring altitude?

GPS equipment

Pressure-based altimeters

Sonar devices

Thermal imaging