Practice Digital Surface Models (DSM) and Digital Terrain Models (DTM) - 8.9.3 | 8. Photogrammetry | Geo Informatics
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8.9.3 - Digital Surface Models (DSM) and Digital Terrain Models (DTM)

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does a Digital Surface Model include?

💡 Hint: Think about what you see in an urban environment.

Question 2

Easy

What is a Digital Terrain Model focused on?

💡 Hint: What would be left if you removed everything on top?

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does a Digital Surface Model represent?

  • Only the bare earth surface
  • All surface features including buildings and trees
  • None of the above

💡 Hint: Remember the 'S' in DSM for surfaces.

Question 2

True or False: A Digital Terrain Model includes vegetation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what a bare ground model means.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Analyze how incorporating both DSM and DTM could improve flood management strategies in urban environments.

💡 Hint: Consider how structures change water flow.

Question 2

Critically evaluate a scenario where relying solely on DSM could lead to planning errors. What would those errors be?

💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of ignoring ground level.

Challenge and get performance evaluation