Asked by Vania Walangare on Jun 16, 2024
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What does LIDAR data tell us about shorelines?
A) how the size of waves is related to water temperature
B) how the size of waves is related to salinity of seawater
C) changes in elevation, including destruction of houses
D) how the color of sand affects the air temperature
E) none of these
LIDAR
A remote sensing technology that uses light in the form of pulsed laser to measure ranges (variable distances) to the Earth, providing precise 3D information about the shape of the Earth and its surface characteristics.
Shorelines
The boundary line where land meets a body of water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river, continually shaped and reshaped by dynamic natural processes.
Water Temperature
The measure of how hot or cold water is, an important physical quantity that affects the environment and life in aquatic systems.
- Identify methods and strategies to mitigate coastal erosion and risks.
Verified Answer
DD
Diana Desireé Garcia Loo de AraujoJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
LIDAR data is primarily used to measure and map topographical features, including changes in elevation. This capability makes it useful for observing and documenting changes along shorelines, such as erosion, sediment deposition, and the impact of natural disasters like hurricanes, which can include the destruction of structures like houses.
Learning Objectives
- Identify methods and strategies to mitigate coastal erosion and risks.