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7.9.1. Role of Satellite Data

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1.
What does NDVI stand for?
Hint
Think about what it measures.
2.
Name one application of satellite data.
Hint
Think of how we use images from space.
3.
What does NDVI help assess?
- Soil erosion
- Vegetation health
- Urbanization
Hint
Think about what plants need to grow.
4.
True or False: Satellite data can only classify land cover.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider other uses of satellite imagery.
5.
Analyze a scenario in which a city is experiencing increased temperatures due to population growth. How might satellite data assist urban planners in managing this phenomenon?
Hint
Think about how urban characteristics contribute to temperature changes.
6.
Design a small-scale research project using NDVI to monitor changes in vegetation health over a growing season. What data would you need and how would you analyze it?
Hint
Consider specific metrics you can use for comparison.

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