Practice Interaction of EMR with the Atmosphere - 2.3 | 2. Fundamentals of Remote Sensing | Geo Informatics
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2.3 - Interaction of EMR with the Atmosphere

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What kind of scattering makes the sky appear blue?

💡 Hint: Think about which wavelength is affected the most.

Question 2

Easy

What is Mie Scattering?

💡 Hint: Consider what types of particles influence longer wavelengths.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What type of scattering is responsible for the blue color of the sky?

  • A. Mie Scattering
  • B. Rayleigh Scattering
  • C. Non-selective Scattering

💡 Hint: Remember which scattering relates to shorter wavelengths.

Question 2

True or False: Atmospheric absorption can lead to certain wavelengths being unusable for remote sensing.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the interactions between gases and EMR.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

How would you design a remote sensing mission considering atmospheric scattering and absorption? Discuss the criteria for choosing wavelengths.

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between wavelength size and scattering impact.

Question 2

Given a scenario where the atmosphere has high humidity, how will this affect the choice of wavelengths for your remote sensing data collection?

💡 Hint: Consider how absorption influences usable wavelengths.

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