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For the measurement/estimation of which of the following are satellite images/remote sensing data used

For the measurement/estimation of which of the following are satellite images/remote sensing data used?

1. Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a specific location
2. Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies of a specific location
3. Land surface temperatures of a specific location

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer:

(d)

Easy

Non-traditional

CA

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a specific location is estimated by using Multispectral Satellite Imagery. Statement 2 is correct: Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies of a specific location. Statement 3 is correct: Land surface temperature (LST) is of fundamental importance to many aspects of the geosciences.