4.8.31 - Ortho-photos
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Practice Questions
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What is an ortho-photo?
💡 Hint: Think about how it differs from a regular aerial photo.
Name one benefit of ortho-photos.
💡 Hint: Consider their applications in mapping.
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What is an ortho-photo?
💡 Hint: Look for the term that indicates correction and uniformity.
True or False: Ortho-photos can be used in place of traditional maps.
💡 Hint: Think about the essential purpose of ortho-photos.
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If an ortho-photo shows a scale of 1:10,000, what does this mean in terms of measurement for an object that is 2 cm on the photo?
💡 Hint: Remember the scale helps relate measurements on the photo to real-world sizes.
If the altitude of the aircraft is increased, how does that affect the scale of the ortho-photo? Explain why.
💡 Hint: Think about how distance changes your view of objects.
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