Questions and Answers
What is remote sensing?
The process of capturing images of Earth's surface from airborne platforms such as satellites or airplanes.
What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System
What is the purpose of GIS?
A family of software programs that enables geographers to map, analyze, and model spatial data.
Define sustainability.
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What are functional (nodal) regions?
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What characterizes formal regions?
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Study Notes
Remote Sensing
- Involves capturing images of the Earth's surface using airborne platforms like satellites or airplanes.
- Essential for environmental monitoring, mapping, and resource management.
GPS (Global Positioning System)
- A satellite-based navigation system that provides location information to receivers on Earth.
- Used for various applications including navigation, mapping, and tracking.
GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
- A suite of software applications designed for mapping and analyzing spatial data.
- Utilizes layers of information to help visualize patterns and relationships in the data.
Sustainability
- Refers to development practices that fulfill current needs without hindering future generations' ability to meet their needs.
- Key to balancing environmental health, economic growth, and social equity.
Functional (Nodal) Regions
- Defined areas that are organized around a central node or focal point.
- Examples include metropolitan areas with urban centers that influence surrounding regions.
Formal Regions
- Areas identified by specific, uniform characteristics that are consistently found throughout the region.
- Often defined by cultural, political, or physical boundaries.
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