2.7.1. Visual Interpretation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is meant by 'tone' in visual interpretation?

   Hint

   Think about how color can convey information about materials.

2. 2.

   List the seven key features of visual interpretation.

   Hint

   Use the mnemonic we discussed in class.

3. 3.

   What feature describes the surface quality of an object in an image?

   • Tone
   • Texture
   • Shape

   Hint

   Consider how a surface may feel.

4. 4.

   True or False: Patterns can help identify relationships in image data.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on how different land uses may cluster.

5. 5.

   You are provided with a remote sensing image of an urban area. Describe how you would use tone, shadow, and association to analyze the image.

   Hint

   Consider how each feature interacts within the urban landscape.

6. 6.

   Analyze how changes in pattern might indicate urban expansion in a rural area over a decade using satellite imagery.

   Hint

   Think about how patterns of homes or commercial buildings may increase in density over time.