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Q32·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2019

Satellite remote sensing applications measurement

S&TRemote sensing and satellite technologyStatement-basedMediumStatic

Question

For the measurement/estimation of which of the following are satellite images/remote sensing data used?

1Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a specific location
2Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies of a specific location
3Land surface temperatures of a specific location

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1.

    Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a specific location

  2. 2.

    Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies of a specific location

  3. 3.

    Land surface temperatures of a specific location

Options

a

1 only

b

2 and 3 only

c

3 only

d

1, 2 and 3

Answer

Explanation

Satellite imagery and remote sensing data are used to measure/estimate all three parameters mentioned. Statement 1: Chlorophyll content can be measured using spectral analysis of vegetation indices like NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index). Statement 2: Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies can be estimated through satellite data combined with field observations and methane emission models. Statement 3: Land surface temperatures are directly measured by thermal sensors on satellites like Landsat and MODIS. All three statements are correct applications of remote sensing technology. > Remote sensing: chlorophyll, GHG emissions, surface temperature all measurable. Answer: (d).

Question details

Year

2019

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q32

Subject

Science & Technology

Sub-topic

Remote sensing and satellite technology

Type

Statement-based

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Static

Source hint

NCERT Geography - Remote Sensing

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