geography MCQ #7136

Aerial photography used in cartography is an application of which broader discipline?

geography MCQ #7136

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Aerial photography used in cartography is an application of which broader discipline?

    • A) GIS analysis
    • B) Ground surveying
    • C) Remote sensing
    • D) Satellite geodesy

    Answer: Remote sensing

    Explanation: Remote sensing involves collecting data about Earth's surface from a distance — including aerial photography, satellite imagery, and airborne scanners — and is the foundational discipline underlying most modern cartographic data collection.