Practice Mapping Land Use Change From Satellite Imagery (7.13.2) - Cartography and Thematic Mapping
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Mapping Land Use Change from Satellite Imagery

Practice - Mapping Land Use Change from Satellite Imagery

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary satellite used for mapping land use change in this section?

💡 Hint: It's a satellite series specifically designed for Earth observation.

Question 2 Easy

What does classification of satellite imagery help to distinguish?

💡 Hint: Think about categories like urban vs. rural.

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Question 1

What satellite imagery is primarily used in land use change mapping?

Landsat
Sentinel-2
MODIS

💡 Hint: Which satellite series has recent capabilities focused on various land uses?

Question 2

True or False: Classification of satellite images is only useful for urban areas.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider different types of land use beyond just populated areas.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze the impact of agricultural expansion on local ecosystems using Sentinel-2 imagery. Create a report specifying the methods for data collection, analysis, and potential outcomes.

💡 Hint: Consider the types of data you'd analyze and their relevance in understanding ecological impact.

Challenge 2 Hard

Develop a case study on the urbanization effects on a coastal city. Use satellite images to illustrate specific land use changes over the past decade.

💡 Hint: Think about the social implications behind the numbers such as population growth and economic development.

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