Which satellite sensor is known for providing thermal infrared data?
A. Landsat TM
B. MODIS
C. ASTER
D. NOAA AVHRR
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
NOAA AVHRR and other sensors capture thermal infrared bands useful for temperature and heat mapping.This data helps in geothermal studies and urban heat island detection.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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