Describe how remote sensing differs from aerial photos
What will be an ideal response?
Remote sensing uses electromagnetic signals commonly from satellites and then the received
signals must be processed to make meaning and understandable imagery. Air photos use images
that correspond with human sight.
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A) maintenance of local currencies at artificially high levels. B) reduction in government spending. C) increasing food subsidies. D) implementation of "economic nationalism" programs. E) debt forgiveness.
A species of bird had an original range covering the entire eastern half of the United States from New England down to Florida, west to the Rocky Mountains
During a period of glaciation, the eastern part of the range was cut off from the western part for 2000 years. Then the glaciers melted and the birds' original range was reestablished. During the separation, the western birds evolved a slightly different song and a darker wing color. Ornithologists are now studying this species to determine whether speciation has taken place. What evidence will they look for in their study?
The amount of gasoline used by each person generally increases with per capita land consumption. However, this graph shows that gasoline consumption is much lower in Australia than in the United States. Why is this the case?
A) Australia has a better road system. B) Australia has better public transportation. C) Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere. D) Australia is a smaller country. E) Australia has fewer major cities.
Humans are not a part of the Earth System
Indicate whether the statement is true or false