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The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) focused on the basics and applications of remote sensing. It covers various aspects such as types of resolution, satellite capabilities, energy sources, and the role of remote sensing in agriculture and disaster management. Answers to the questions are also provided, highlighting key concepts in remote sensing technology.

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MCQs On Remote Sensing Basics and Applications1

The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) focused on the basics and applications of remote sensing. It covers various aspects such as types of resolution, satellite capabilities, energy sources, and the role of remote sensing in agriculture and disaster management. Answers to the questions are also provided, highlighting key concepts in remote sensing technology.

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MCQs on Remote Sensing Basics and Applications

1. What is remote sensing primarily used for?

a) Direct physical contact with objects

b) Collecting information from a distance

c) Measuring temperature on the ground manually

d) Conducting laboratory experiments

2. Which of the following is NOT a type of resolution in remote sensing?

a) Spatial

b) Temporal

c) Electrical

d) Spectral

3. Which resolution determines how frequently images are captured over the same area?

a) Spatial resolution

b) Spectral resolution

c) Temporal resolution

d) Radiometric resolution

4. Which satellite provides the highest spatial resolution?

a) MODIS

b) Landsat TM
c) QuickBird

d) NOAA-AVHRR

5. What is the primary energy source for passive remote sensing?

a) Artificial electromagnetic waves

b) Lasers

c) Sunlight

d) Radio waves

6. Which technology uses laser pulses to determine distances?

a) RADAR

b) LIDAR

c) AVHRR

d) MODIS

7. What is the main advantage of higher spectral resolution?

a) Faster image capture

b) Ability to differentiate between more surface materials

c) Larger image size

d) Reduced processing time

8. Which of the following is a key limitation of remote sensing?


a) It can only work during the daytime

b) It cannot be used in disaster management

c) Data processing can be complex and expensive

d) It provides direct ground measurements

9. If a satellite has low temporal resolution, what would be the biggest drawback?

a) Poor image clarity

b) Inability to detect fast changes over time

c) Low energy consumption

d) Limited color range

10. Why might remote sensing not be fully effective in urban planning?

a) Satellites cannot detect urban areas

b) Remote sensing is only useful for ocean studies

c) It may not accurately detect underground infrastructure

d) It does not provide any useful data for urban planning

11. Which of the following factors can interfere with remote sensing data collection?

a) Atmospheric conditions

b) Sensor color

c) Human eyesight limitations

d) The age of the satellite


12. A farmer wants to monitor crop growth every two days. Which type of resolution is most
important?

a) Radiometric

b) Spectral

c) Temporal

d) Spatial

13. If a satellite image has a low spatial resolution, what does that mean?

a) Each pixel covers a large area

b) The image has a high level of detail

c) The image captures a very small region

d) The sensor has many spectral bands

14. Why is high radiometric resolution beneficial?

a) It allows detecting finer differences in energy levels

b) It reduces the time needed to capture an image

c) It improves the satellite’s orbit stability

d) It enhances spatial resolution

15. How does remote sensing contribute to disaster management?

a) By creating artificial disasters for study

b) By providing real-time data for risk assessment and response


c) By preventing natural disasters from occurring

d) By replacing traditional emergency response teams

16. Which remote sensing method is best for detecting underground structures?

a) Optical imaging

b) LIDAR

c) Microwave and RADAR sensing

d) Multispectral scanning

17. Which property of the electromagnetic spectrum is most important in remote sensing?

a) Wavelength and frequency

b) Electrical charge

c) Atomic structure

d) Physical weight of waves

18. Which of the following best explains the importance of remote sensing in agriculture?

a) It eliminates the need for physical farming

b) It helps monitor crop health, soil conditions, and yield estimation

c) It replaces the use of pesticides

d) It slows down plant growth


19. Which type of resolution is most important for detecting deforestation patterns over
time?

a) Spatial

b) Spectral

c) Temporal

d) Radiometric

20. How do multispectral and hyperspectral imaging differ?

a) Multispectral imaging uses fewer bands than hyperspectral imaging

b) Hyperspectral imaging is less detailed than multispectral imaging

c) Multispectral imaging is only used in astronomy

d) There is no difference between the two


Answers

1. b) Collecting information from a distance

2. c) Electrical

3. c) Temporal resolution
4. c) QuickBird

5. c) Sunlight

6. b) LIDAR

7. b) Ability to differentiate between more surface materials

8. c) Data processing can be complex and expensive

9. b) Inability to detect fast changes over time

10. c) It may not accurately detect underground infrastructure

11. a) Atmospheric conditions

12. c) Temporal

13. a) Each pixel covers a large area

14. a) It allows detecting finer differences in energy levels

15. b) By providing real-time data for risk assessment and response

16. c) Microwave and RADAR sensing

17. a) Wavelength and frequency

18. b) It helps monitor crop health, soil conditions, and yield estimation

19. c) Temporal

20. a) Multispectral imaging uses fewer bands than hyperspectral imaging

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