The Use of Aerial Photographs to Improve the Accuracy of Surface

question 138

Multiple Choice

The use of aerial photographs to improve the accuracy of surface maps is called

• A) the electromagnetic spectrum.
• B) photogrammetry.
• C) GIS.
• D) calligraphy.

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