Remote Sensing Principles
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Remote Sensing Principles starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how remote sensing can be used in disaster management.
Describe one application of remote sensing in agriculture.
Explain the difference between active and passive remote sensing.
Explain the importance of remote sensing in environmental studies.
Explain the term 'spectral resolution' in remote sensing.
Explain the term 'temporal resolution' in remote sensing.
Explain why cloud cover can be a problem for optical remote sensing.
What is meant by 'ground truthing' in remote sensing?
Which electromagnetic spectrum region is most commonly used in remote sensing of the Earth’s surface? (1) Gamma rays (2) Visible light (3) X-rays (4) Ultraviolet
Which Indian organization is responsible for launching and managing remote sensing satellites? (1) DRDO (2) ISRO (3) BARC (4) CSIR
Which Indian satellite is specifically used for remote sensing applications? (1) INSAT (2) IRS (3) GSAT (4) Aryabhata
Which of the following is a benefit of using remote sensing in urban planning? (1) Limited data (2) High cost (3) Quick assessment of land use (4) Inaccurate results
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the area on the ground that is imaged by a sensor at any one time.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the device that records the reflected or emitted energy in remote sensing.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the original source of energy for most passive remote sensing systems.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the path followed by a satellite around the Earth.
Remote sensing can be used to monitor deforestation. Yes or No?
Remote sensing involves the use of sensors to detect and record information about an object or area. True or False?
True or False: Panchromatic sensors capture images in multiple spectral bands.
True or False: Remote sensing can help in mapping flood-affected areas.
