Microwave remote sensing can penetrate clouds, smoke, and darkness, making it effective in all weather and lighting conditions.Examples include SAR and Radar.
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What kind of data is stored in a raster GIS format?
Raster data consists of grid cells or pixels, each holding a value.This format is suitable for continuous data like elevation, temperature, or satellite images.
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Which of these is an example of a vector GIS data type?
Thematic maps show spatial distribution of particular phenomena like soil types, hazard zones, or land use.They help in focused analysis and decision-making.
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What is the major limitation of aerial photography compared to satellite remote sensing?
Aerial photography requires clear weather and daylight.Satellite sensors (like radar) can operate in all weather and lighting, overcoming this limitation.