Application of Remote Sensing for Geological Mapping
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How do geologists use remote sensing data and GIS in assessing geological hazards?

  • To reduce costs of exploration efforts
  • To conduct expensive drilling operations
  • To conduct mineral exploration
  • To create hazard zonation maps (correct)

What is one way in which remote sensing assists in mineral exploration?

  • Minimizing exploration efforts
  • Conducting extensive fieldwork
  • Increasing environmental impacts
  • Analyzing the spectral properties of rocks and minerals (correct)

What role does remote sensing play in environmental monitoring?

  • Capturing data on water quality
  • Monitoring environmental changes and ecosystem impacts (correct)
  • Aiding in invasive drilling methods
  • Reducing vegetation health

How can remote sensing aid in detecting subsurface features?

<p>By analyzing spectral properties of rocks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant benefits does the combination of remote sensing and GIS provide in geological hazard assessment?

<p>Creating hazard zonation maps for disaster management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is remote sensing considered an effective tool in identifying potential mineral resources?

<p>By analyzing spectral properties of rocks and minerals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using remote sensing in geological mapping?

<p>To reduce the need for extensive fieldwork (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an application of remote sensing in geological mapping?

<p>Climate Change Studies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does remote sensing contribute to geological mapping of rock types?

<p>By identifying and mapping different types of rocks from a distance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In geological mapping, what is one key benefit of using remote sensing technology?

<p>Reducing the need for skilled geologists on-site (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of geological mapping can remote sensing assist with?

<p>Identification of Geological Hazards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is NOT typically associated with using remote sensing in geological mapping?

<p>Manual Excavation of Rocks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key applications of remote sensing in geological mapping?

<p>Identifying and characterizing geological structures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do geologists use remote sensing techniques to map different rock types?

<p>By analyzing the spectral signatures of rocks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which remote sensing techniques are crucial in mapping geological structures with high accuracy and precision?

<p>Interferometry and LiDAR (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do multispectral and hyperspectral sensors on satellites and aircraft help geologists detect?

<p>Subtle variations in the reflectance patterns of rocks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which geological hazards are assessed and monitored using remote sensing technology?

<p>Landslides, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the identification of geological structures important in geological mapping?

<p>They provide important clues about Earth's geological history (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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