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7.13.2. Mapping Land Use Change from Satellite Imagery
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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.
- 2.
What does classification of satellite imagery help to distinguish?
Hint
Think about categories like urban vs. rural.
- 3.
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?
- 4.
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.
- 5.
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.
- 6.
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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