REMOTE SENSING
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Question 1 |
Maps created by using aerial photographs are called __________
Ortho photo | |
Aerial photo | |
Physical | |
Political |
Question 2 |
The object under study is known as ____________
Target | |
Source | |
Sensor | |
Image |
Question 3 |
The device to detect the Electro Magnetic Radiation is ___________
Target | |
Sensor | |
Object | |
Camera |
Question 4 |
Match the following:
- Ground Survey (a) USA
- Remote Sensing (b) Many Months
- Hot Air Balloon (c) Systematic Aerial Images
- Airplanes (d) French Map Makers
- TIROS (e) Short span of time
1 5 4 3 2 | |
4 3 2 1 5 | |
5 1 4 3 2 | |
3 2 1 4 5 |
Question 5 |
Which is defined as the collection of data about an object from a distance ?
Geography | |
Remote sensing | |
Satellite | |
Photography |
Question 6 |
Remote sensing of the environment by geographers is usually done with the help of mechanical device is known as
Sensors | |
Transistors | |
Transmitters | |
None of these |
Question 7 |
The process of comparing different aerial photographs and computing accurate measurements is called
SPOT | |
Orthophoto maps | |
Photogrammetry | |
Remote sensing |
Question 8 |
When did the revolution in remote sensing began ?
1950 | |
1960 | |
1940 | |
1970 |
Question 9 |
The first meteorological satellite is
TRIOS -1 | |
ERTS | |
SPOT | |
INSAT |
Question 10 |
When was ERTS launched ?
1960 | |
1970 | |
1980 | |
1990 |
Question 11 |
When was TRIOS – 1 launched ?
1960 | |
1970 | |
1980 | |
1990 |
Question 12 |
Maps created using aerial photographs are called
Orthophoto maps | |
Photogrammetry maps | |
Both (A) and (B) | |
None of these |
Question 13 |
Which is the advantage of remote sensing ?
Cheaper and rapid method of acquiring up to date and continuous information over a geographical area. | |
Helps the planners for formulating policies and programs to achieve the holistic functioning of environment. | |
It has ability to provide a synoptic view of a wide area in a single frame. | |
All the above |
Question 14 |
TRIOS 1 was launched by
United states | |
Japan | |
Russia | |
China |
Question 15 |
Which series of satellite was renamed as LANDSAT ?
TRIOS 1 | |
ERTS | |
INSAT | |
GEOSAT |
Question 16 |
Which sensor transmit their own signal and measure the energy that is reflected from the target ?
Active sensors | |
Passive sensors | |
Proximity sensors | |
All the above |
Question 17 |
When was GPS established ?
1971 | |
1972 | |
1973 | |
1970 |
Question 18 |
Which of the following is the uses of GPS ?
- Navigation, target tracking, missile, projectile guidance
- Surveying, map making, navigation
- Search and rescue and reconnaissance
- Tool for commerce scientific uses, tracking and surveillance
1 , 3 and 4 | |
1, 2 and 3 | |
1, 2 and 4 | |
All the above |
Question 19 |
When did the Second revolution in remote sensing began ?
1965 | |
1970 | |
1980 | |
1990 |
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