15.11.2.2. Catchment-wide planning

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does remote sensing help collect?

   Hint

   Think about technology that observes from above.

2. 2.

   What does GIS allow researchers to do?

   Hint

   Consider how maps can be used to represent data.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of remote sensing in rainfall analysis?

   • Data collection
   • Data visualization
   • Data storage

   Hint

   Consider what remote sensing is designed to do.

4. 4.

   True or False: GIS is only used for collecting data, not for analyzing it.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the purposes of GIS technology.

5. 5.

   Develop a plan for a flood management strategy using GIS; include data sources and expected outcomes.

   Hint

   Outline each component clearly.

6. 6.

   Imagine you're leading a team analyzing drought risks in Maharashtra. What data would you collect and why?

   Hint

   Think about the factors that contribute to drought.