Eyes in the Sky and Data Analysis

Eyes in the Sky and Data Analysis Quiz

1. Which of the following is NOT a type of remote sensing technology?

a) Satellite imagery
b) Aerial photography
c) Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
d) Direct observation

2. What is the primary purpose of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

a) To create and manipulate digital images
b) To collect and analyze geospatial data
c) To predict weather patterns
d) To monitor air traffic

3. Which type of satellite imagery is most useful for nighttime observations?

a) Visible
b) Infrared
c) Microwave
d) Ultraviolet

4. What is the term for the process of converting analog data into digital format?

a) Digitization
b) Pixelation
c) Georeferencing
d) Interpolation

5. Which of the following is NOT a common application of remote sensing?

a) Urban planning
b) Environmental monitoring
c) Medical diagnosis
d) Disaster management

6. What is the primary function of a Global Positioning System (GPS)?

a) To provide accurate time information
b) To track animal movements
c) To determine location coordinates
d) To control air traffic

7. What is the term for the systematic collection and analysis of data?

a) Data mining
b) Data visualization
c) Data warehousing
d) Data analysis

8. Which type of data analysis involves identifying patterns and trends in large datasets?

a) Descriptive analysis
b) Predictive analysis
c) Diagnostic analysis
d) Prescriptive analysis

9. What is the term for a visual representation of data?

a) Chart
b) Graph
c) Table
d) All of the above

10. Which of the following is NOT a common type of data visualization?

a) Bar chart
b) Pie chart
c) Line graph
d) Flowchart