Practice - Digital Elevation Models (DEMs)
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Practice Questions
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What does DEM stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what we call elevation information in a digital format.
Name one source for DEMs.
💡 Hint: Consider significant satellite missions that provide elevation data.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of a Digital Elevation Model (DEM)?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'Digital Elevation' refers to.
True or False: DEMs can be generated from both stereo pairs and radar data.
💡 Hint: Recall the methods mentioned for creating DEMs.
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Challenge Problems
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How would using a lower resolution DEM impact urban planning in hilly regions?
💡 Hint: Think about how detailed terrain information helps in planning steep areas.
Design a mini-project utilizing DEMs for a local watershed assessment. Outline the steps you would take.
💡 Hint: Consider how you can use elevation data to inform water flow.
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