Satellite remote sensing applications measurement
Question
For the measurement/estimation of which of the following are satellite images/remote sensing data used?
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 1.
Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a specific location
- 2.
Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies of a specific location
- 3.
Land surface temperatures of a specific location
Options
1 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
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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