Satellites Remote sensing - SS3 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is remote sensing?
A physical contact method for data collection
Gathering information from a distance without physical contact
A type of weather forecasting
A communication technology
What is the primary use of satellites like Nigeria's Sat 1?
Studying celestial bodies
Military defense
Earth observation and communication
Agricultural monitoring
Which of the following is not an example of a specific satellite or satellite program mentioned in the discussion?
SPDT
ERs-1
Satellite Remote Sensing
RADAR
What is the primary purpose of satellite remote sensing?
Space exploration
Environmental monitoring
Entertainment
Historical research
How do satellites assist in precision agriculture?
By planting crops with precision
By monitoring crop health and soil moisture
By predicting market prices for crops
By training farmers in advanced techniques
What role do satellites play in disaster management?
They cause disasters.
They provide data for disaster response and recovery efforts
They prevent natural disasters.
They create early warning systems.
Which technology relies on a network of satellites for precise location determination?
Weather forecasting
Telecommunications
Navigation (e.g., GPS)
Scientific research
In what field do satellites contribute to the study of climate change?
Medicine
Agriculture
Scientific research
Transportation
Which of the following is not an application of satellite remote sensing?
Military and Defense
Resource Management
Healthcare
Urban Planning
How do satellites support environmental monitoring?
By tracking celestial events
By detecting oil spills at sea and assessing land use changes
By predicting earthquakes
By studying ancient civilizations