Practice Atmospheric Absorption (2.3.2) - Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
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Atmospheric Absorption

Practice - Atmospheric Absorption

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does atmospheric absorption refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to light when it passes through air.

Question 2 Easy

Name one gas that contributes to atmospheric absorption.

💡 Hint: Consider gases present in the atmosphere.

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Question 1

What is atmospheric absorption?

Absorption of all EMR
Absorption of specific wavelengths by gases
No relevance to remote sensing

💡 Hint: Focus on the gases in the atmosphere and their interaction with EMR.

Question 2

True or False: Atmospheric windows allow no wavelengths to pass through.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the meaning of 'windows' in this context.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Describe the potential impact of atmospheric absorption on satellite-based climate monitoring. How might this affect policy decisions based on that data?

💡 Hint: Consider how absorption could affect data accuracy.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a case study where atmospheric absorption led to incorrect interpretations from remote sensing. What steps could be taken to improve accuracy in future studies?

💡 Hint: Look at ways to adapt sensor settings or combine data.

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