Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Agriculture

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Which remote sensing platform is commonly used for agricultural monitoring?

  1. Landsat

  2. Sentinel

  3. MODIS

  4. SPOT


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Landsat, Sentinel, MODIS, and SPOT are all commonly used remote sensing platforms for agricultural monitoring.

What is the primary use of GIS in agriculture?

  1. Crop mapping

  2. Yield estimation

  3. Soil analysis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GIS is used in agriculture for a variety of purposes, including crop mapping, yield estimation, soil analysis, and more.

Which remote sensing technique is used to measure the amount of vegetation in an area?

  1. Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)

  2. Leaf Area Index (LAI)

  3. Fraction of Absorbed Photosynthetically Active Radiation (FAPAR)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NDVI, LAI, and FAPAR are all remote sensing techniques used to measure the amount of vegetation in an area.

How can GIS be used to improve irrigation management?

  1. By creating maps of soil moisture content

  2. By calculating crop water requirements

  3. By scheduling irrigation events

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GIS can be used to improve irrigation management by creating maps of soil moisture content, calculating crop water requirements, and scheduling irrigation events.

Which remote sensing data is commonly used for crop yield estimation?

  1. Multispectral imagery

  2. Hyperspectral imagery

  3. Radar imagery

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Multispectral, hyperspectral, and radar imagery are all commonly used for crop yield estimation.

How can GIS be used to support precision agriculture?

  1. By creating maps of soil fertility

  2. By generating yield maps

  3. By guiding variable rate application of inputs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GIS can be used to support precision agriculture by creating maps of soil fertility, generating yield maps, and guiding variable rate application of inputs.

What is the role of remote sensing in agricultural drought monitoring?

  1. To detect areas of crop stress

  2. To estimate the severity of drought

  3. To forecast drought conditions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Remote sensing can be used to detect areas of crop stress, estimate the severity of drought, and forecast drought conditions.

How can GIS be used to manage agricultural pests and diseases?

  1. By mapping the distribution of pests and diseases

  2. By identifying areas at risk of infestation

  3. By developing pest and disease management strategies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GIS can be used to manage agricultural pests and diseases by mapping their distribution, identifying areas at risk of infestation, and developing management strategies.

Which remote sensing data is commonly used for soil moisture monitoring?

  1. Microwave imagery

  2. Thermal imagery

  3. Visible and near-infrared imagery

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Microwave imagery is commonly used for soil moisture monitoring due to its ability to penetrate vegetation and clouds.

How can GIS be used to support sustainable agriculture?

  1. By identifying areas suitable for organic farming

  2. By developing land use plans that minimize environmental impact

  3. By promoting the adoption of conservation practices

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GIS can be used to support sustainable agriculture by identifying areas suitable for organic farming, developing land use plans that minimize environmental impact, and promoting the adoption of conservation practices.

What is the role of remote sensing in agricultural land use classification?

  1. To identify different crop types

  2. To map land cover and land use patterns

  3. To monitor changes in land use over time

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Remote sensing can be used to identify different crop types, map land cover and land use patterns, and monitor changes in land use over time.

How can GIS be used to improve agricultural marketing and supply chain management?

  1. By tracking the movement of agricultural products

  2. By identifying potential markets for agricultural products

  3. By optimizing transportation routes for agricultural products

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GIS can be used to improve agricultural marketing and supply chain management by tracking the movement of agricultural products, identifying potential markets, and optimizing transportation routes.

Which remote sensing data is commonly used for crop health monitoring?

  1. Multispectral imagery

  2. Hyperspectral imagery

  3. Thermal imagery

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Multispectral, hyperspectral, and thermal imagery are all commonly used for crop health monitoring.

How can GIS be used to support agricultural policy and decision-making?

  1. By providing data for agricultural planning and policy development

  2. By evaluating the impact of agricultural policies

  3. By supporting agricultural research and extension activities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GIS can be used to support agricultural policy and decision-making by providing data for planning and policy development, evaluating the impact of policies, and supporting research and extension activities.

What is the role of remote sensing in agricultural weather forecasting?

  1. To monitor weather conditions in agricultural areas

  2. To forecast weather events that can affect agriculture

  3. To provide early warning of extreme weather events

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Remote sensing can be used to monitor weather conditions, forecast weather events, and provide early warning of extreme weather events that can affect agriculture.

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