17.4.6. Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is remote sensing?

   Hint

   Think about satellites and data collection.

2. 2.

   Name one advantage of using GIS in water resource management?

   Hint

   Consider how maps illustrate information.

3. 3.

   What does remote sensing allow us to do?

   • Collect data physically
   • Gather data from a distance
   • Ignore data

   Hint

   Think about how satellites work.

4. 4.

   True or False: GIS helps in visualizing spatial data.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what a map does.

5. 5.

   Develop a strategic plan for a region experiencing drought. How would you use remote sensing and GIS to enhance water conservation efforts?

   Hint

   Consider both observation and analysis components.

6. 6.

   Explain how SEBAL and METRIC differ, and give an example of how each could be applied in an agricultural setting.

   Hint

   Think about the key features of each model.