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What distinguishes orthophoto maps from regular aerial photographs?
What distinguishes orthophoto maps from regular aerial photographs?
- They capture only the sides of objects.
- They are obtained from satellites.
- They provide a bird's-eye view.
- They are corrected for topographic relief and camera tilt. (correct)
Which type of image captures data in various wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum?
Which type of image captures data in various wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum?
- Orthophoto map
- Satellite image (correct)
- Aerial photograph
- Oblique aerial photograph
What is the primary source for oblique aerial photographs?
What is the primary source for oblique aerial photographs?
- Aircraft (correct)
- Underwater drones
- Satellites
- Space stations
What is the main characteristic of oblique aerial photographs?
What is the main characteristic of oblique aerial photographs?
Which type of image is a hybrid between a photograph and a map?
Which type of image is a hybrid between a photograph and a map?
What are satellite images primarily collected by?
What are satellite images primarily collected by?
Which type of aerial image provides a bird's-eye view of large areas?
Which type of aerial image provides a bird's-eye view of large areas?
What is the main difference between a low oblique aerial photograph and a high oblique aerial photograph?
What is the main difference between a low oblique aerial photograph and a high oblique aerial photograph?
Which type of aerial photograph shows both the ground surface and the horizon?
Which type of aerial photograph shows both the ground surface and the horizon?
What is the camera orientation for capturing a vertical aerial photograph?
What is the camera orientation for capturing a vertical aerial photograph?
Which type of photograph is typically used for photographing landscapes and objects, but not for mapping purposes?
Which type of photograph is typically used for photographing landscapes and objects, but not for mapping purposes?
What is the main purpose of geo-referencing in GIS?
What is the main purpose of geo-referencing in GIS?
What does ground surveying involve in the context of integrating aerial images into GIS?
What does ground surveying involve in the context of integrating aerial images into GIS?
Which type of photograph might make some features harder to recognize due to its top view perspective?
Which type of photograph might make some features harder to recognize due to its top view perspective?
What distinguishes orthophoto maps from oblique aerial photographs?
What distinguishes orthophoto maps from oblique aerial photographs?
What is a key characteristic of oblique aerial photographs?
What is a key characteristic of oblique aerial photographs?
Which type of aerial image is processed into images highlighting different aspects of the Earth's surface?
Which type of aerial image is processed into images highlighting different aspects of the Earth's surface?
What is the primary source for orthophoto maps?
What is the primary source for orthophoto maps?
In what way do orthophoto maps combine the characteristics of a photograph with the qualities of a map?
In what way do orthophoto maps combine the characteristics of a photograph with the qualities of a map?
What is the primary function of oblique aerial photographs?
What is the primary function of oblique aerial photographs?
Which type of aerial image is essential in fields like geography, cartography, and environmental studies?
Which type of aerial image is essential in fields like geography, cartography, and environmental studies?
Satellite Images are captured by sensors collecting data in:
Satellite Images are captured by sensors collecting data in:
What is the camera tilt angle for a Vertical Aerial Photograph?
What is the camera tilt angle for a Vertical Aerial Photograph?
Which type of aerial photograph shows only the ground surface without the horizon?
Which type of aerial photograph shows only the ground surface without the horizon?
What is the primary purpose of geo-referencing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?
What is the primary purpose of geo-referencing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?
Which camera orientation is commonly used for photographing landscapes, objects, or people from the air?
Which camera orientation is commonly used for photographing landscapes, objects, or people from the air?
What does ground surveying involve in the context of integrating aerial images into GIS?
What does ground surveying involve in the context of integrating aerial images into GIS?
Which type of aerial image provides a view showing both the ground surface and the horizon?
Which type of aerial image provides a view showing both the ground surface and the horizon?
Which type of aerial photograph is typically taken with the camera pointed directly horizontally, often used for photographing landscapes, objects, or people from the air?
Which type of aerial photograph is typically taken with the camera pointed directly horizontally, often used for photographing landscapes, objects, or people from the air?
What is the primary purpose of geo-referencing in integrating aerial photographic images into GIS?
What is the primary purpose of geo-referencing in integrating aerial photographic images into GIS?
Which type of image is processed to highlight different aspects of the Earth's surface?
Which type of image is processed to highlight different aspects of the Earth's surface?
Ground surveying involves precise measurements of distances and angles between specific points on the ground to assist in:
Ground surveying involves precise measurements of distances and angles between specific points on the ground to assist in:
Which camera orientation is commonly used for photographing landscapes, objects, or people from the air, but not typically classified under aerial photographs used for mapping?
Which camera orientation is commonly used for photographing landscapes, objects, or people from the air, but not typically classified under aerial photographs used for mapping?
What distinguishes orthophoto maps from regular aerial photographs?
What distinguishes orthophoto maps from regular aerial photographs?
Which type of aerial image provides a bird's-eye view of large areas but may make some features harder to recognize due to its top view perspective?
Which type of aerial image provides a bird's-eye view of large areas but may make some features harder to recognize due to its top view perspective?
What is a key characteristic of oblique aerial photographs in comparison to vertical aerial photographs?
What is a key characteristic of oblique aerial photographs in comparison to vertical aerial photographs?
What distinguishes orthophoto maps from oblique aerial photographs?
What distinguishes orthophoto maps from oblique aerial photographs?
Which type of aerial photograph is captured with the camera angled between horizontal and vertical?
Which type of aerial photograph is captured with the camera angled between horizontal and vertical?
What is the primary purpose of geo-referencing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?
What is the primary purpose of geo-referencing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?
What distinguishes satellite images from aerial photographs?
What distinguishes satellite images from aerial photographs?
What characteristic differentiates orthophoto maps from regular aerial photographs?
What characteristic differentiates orthophoto maps from regular aerial photographs?
What is the camera tilt angle for a Low Oblique Aerial Photograph?
What is the camera tilt angle for a Low Oblique Aerial Photograph?
What type of photograph is captured with the camera pointed directly horizontally, commonly used for photographing landscapes, objects, or people from the air?
What type of photograph is captured with the camera pointed directly horizontally, commonly used for photographing landscapes, objects, or people from the air?
What distinguishes Orthophoto Maps from regular aerial photographs?
What distinguishes Orthophoto Maps from regular aerial photographs?
In GIS integration, what does Geo-referencing involve?
In GIS integration, what does Geo-referencing involve?
High Oblique Aerial Photographs are tilted about how many degrees from the vertical?
High Oblique Aerial Photographs are tilted about how many degrees from the vertical?