What type of remote sensing uses the visible, near-infrared, and shortwave infrared spectrum?
A. Thermal Infrared Remote Sensing
B. Optical Remote Sensing
C. Radar Remote Sensing
D. LiDAR Remote Sensing
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Optical remote sensing utilizes visible, near-infrared, and shortwave infrared bands to capture reflected sunlight from Earth's surface.This data is used for mapping land cover, vegetation, and geology.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Remote Sensing And GIS In Geological Engineering
What is the primary principle behind remote sensing?
A. Collecting data by direct contact
B. Observing Earth from a distance using sensors
C. Drilling to collect soil samples
D. Using underground radar
Which of the following is an active remote sensing technique?
A. Aerial photography
B. LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)
C. Thermal infrared imaging
D. Multispectral scanning
Which GIS component is responsible for spatial data analysis?
A. Hardware
B. Software
C. Data
D. People
In remote sensing, what does spectral resolution refer to?
A. Size of the area covered
B. Ability to distinguish between different wavelengths
C. Number of pixels in the image
D. Time between image acquisitions
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