Remote Sensing: Elements and Methods Quiz

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Which type of sensors in remote sensing rely on an external source of energy?

Infrared sensors

Passive sensors

Ultraviolet sensors

Active sensors (correct)

In remote sensing, how is Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) primarily used?

To create artificial light sources

To directly interact with the human eye

To gather information about the Earth's surface and atmosphere (correct)

To transmit and receive data wirelessly

What is the main function of passive sensors in remote sensing?

Generates its own energy for scanning

Detects energy naturally emitted by objects (correct)

Receives signals from satellites

Emits energy to scan the surroundings

What happens when Electromagnetic Radiation interacts with the Earth's surface in remote sensing?

It gets absorbed, reflected, or transmitted based on surface characteristics Signup and view all the answers

How do passive sensors record Electromagnetic Energy in remote sensing?

By receiving naturally emitted energy from objects Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sensors in remote sensing require their own source of energy to operate?

Active sensors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of recording Electromagnetic Energy in remote sensing?

Radiometric measurement Signup and view all the answers

In remote sensing, which factor determines the wavelength range of energy recorded by sensors?

The atmospheric composition Signup and view all the answers

When Electromagnetic Radiation interacts with the atmosphere, which process causes scattering of the radiation?

Absorption Signup and view all the answers

How do Active sensors differ from Passive sensors in terms of data acquisition in remote sensing?

Active sensors measure reflections from their own emitted energy pulses Signup and view all the answers

Remote Sensing: Elements and Methods Quiz

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Which type of sensors in remote sensing rely on an external source of energy?

In remote sensing, how is Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) primarily used?

What is the main function of passive sensors in remote sensing?

What happens when Electromagnetic Radiation interacts with the Earth's surface in remote sensing?

How do passive sensors record Electromagnetic Energy in remote sensing?

Which type of sensors in remote sensing require their own source of energy to operate?

What is the primary method of recording Electromagnetic Energy in remote sensing?

In remote sensing, which factor determines the wavelength range of energy recorded by sensors?

When Electromagnetic Radiation interacts with the atmosphere, which process causes scattering of the radiation?

How do Active sensors differ from Passive sensors in terms of data acquisition in remote sensing?

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