Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Disaster Management

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Which of the following is NOT a type of remote sensing data used in disaster management?

  1. Optical imagery

  2. Radar imagery

  3. LiDAR data

  4. GPS data


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GPS data is used for navigation and positioning, not for remote sensing.

What is the primary advantage of using remote sensing data in disaster management?

  1. It provides real-time information.

  2. It can be used to assess damage.

  3. It can be used to monitor hazards.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Remote sensing data can be used to provide real-time information, assess damage, and monitor hazards.

Which of the following is NOT a GIS application used in disaster management?

  1. Hazard mapping

  2. Vulnerability assessment

  3. Emergency response planning

  4. Disaster recovery planning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hazard mapping is a remote sensing application, not a GIS application.

What is the role of GIS in disaster management?

  1. To store and manage disaster-related data.

  2. To analyze disaster-related data.

  3. To visualize disaster-related data.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GIS can be used to store, manage, analyze, and visualize disaster-related data.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using GIS in disaster management?

  1. It can help to improve coordination between different agencies.

  2. It can help to identify vulnerable populations.

  3. It can help to target resources more effectively.

  4. It can help to predict the behavior of hazards.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GIS cannot be used to predict the behavior of hazards, but it can be used to identify areas that are at risk from hazards.

What is the difference between remote sensing and GIS?

  1. Remote sensing is the process of collecting data from a distance, while GIS is the process of managing and analyzing spatial data.

  2. Remote sensing is the process of analyzing spatial data, while GIS is the process of collecting data from a distance.

  3. Remote sensing is the process of visualizing spatial data, while GIS is the process of managing and analyzing spatial data.

  4. Remote sensing is the process of managing and analyzing spatial data, while GIS is the process of collecting data from a distance.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Remote sensing is the process of collecting data from a distance, while GIS is the process of managing and analyzing spatial data.

Which of the following is NOT a type of disaster that can be managed using remote sensing and GIS?

  1. Floods

  2. Earthquakes

  3. Wildfires

  4. Droughts


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Earthquakes cannot be managed using remote sensing and GIS, as they are not a surface phenomenon.

What is the role of remote sensing in disaster recovery?

  1. To assess the damage caused by the disaster.

  2. To identify areas that are safe for people to return to.

  3. To monitor the recovery process.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Remote sensing can be used to assess the damage caused by the disaster, identify areas that are safe for people to return to, and monitor the recovery process.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with the use of remote sensing and GIS in disaster management?

  1. The high cost of remote sensing data.

  2. The lack of trained personnel.

  3. The difficulty in integrating remote sensing data with other data sources.

  4. The lack of public awareness about remote sensing and GIS.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The lack of public awareness about remote sensing and GIS is not a challenge associated with the use of these technologies in disaster management.

What is the future of remote sensing and GIS in disaster management?

  1. These technologies will become more widely used.

  2. These technologies will become more affordable.

  3. These technologies will become more accurate.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Remote sensing and GIS technologies are becoming more widely used, more affordable, and more accurate.

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