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What is the dictionary meaning of 'remote' in the context of remote sensing?
Far away
Which of the following best defines remote sensing?
Collecting information from a distance without direct contact
What is a good everyday example of remote sensing according to the text?
Operating a television with a remote device
In remote sensing, what do we measure to collect information about an object or area?
Portion of electromagnetic radiations reflected, emitted, or back scattered
What is the key aspect of remote sensing highlighted in the text?
Collecting information without direct contact with the object under study
Explore the concept of remote sensing and its applications, including the use of satellites in space. Learn about how humans perceive various energies in nature through their sensory organs and how remote sensing mirrors this process.
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