Practice Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) - 3.13.1 | 3. Satellite Image Processing | Geo Informatics
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3.13.1 - Digital Elevation Models (DEMs)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does DEM stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what we call elevation information in a digital format.

Question 2

Easy

Name one source for DEMs.

💡 Hint: Consider significant satellite missions that provide elevation data.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Digital Elevation Model (DEM)?

  • To represent vegetation
  • To provide terrain elevation
  • To record land use

💡 Hint: Think about what 'Digital Elevation' refers to.

Question 2

True or False: DEMs can be generated from both stereo pairs and radar data.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the methods mentioned for creating DEMs.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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