5.1. Landsats

Try these first

1. 1.

   What year was the first Landsat satellite launched?

   Hint

   Look for the starting point of the Landsat program.

2. 2.

   What type of images do Landsat satellites collect?

   Hint

   Think about the different types of wavelengths involved.

3. 3.

   When was the first Landsat satellite launched?

   • 1972
   • 1982
   • 1992

   Hint

   Think about the start of the Landsat program.

4. 4.

   True or False: Landsat captures data in both thermal and multispectral bands.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Review the types of data collected by Landsat.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how Landsat data supports climate change studies and provide two examples of specific applications.

   Hint

   Consider the role of remote sensing in long-term environmental studies.

6. 6.

   Analyze the importance of sensor advancements in Landsat satellites and their impact on remote sensing accuracy.

   Hint

   Relate sensor technology improvements to data quality in remote sensing.