The Acquisition of Data About Earth's Surface from a Satellite

question 57

Multiple Choice

The acquisition of data about Earth's surface from a satellite orbiting the planet or from another long-distance method is

• A) GIS.
• B) GPS.
• C) remote sensing.
• D) aerial photography.
• E) USGS.

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Definitions:

Production Function

An equation that describes the maximum output that can be produced with a given set of inputs.

Demand Curve

A curve that shows the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded by consumers, typically downward sloping.

Cournot Duopolists

A model of competition between two firms that decide on quantity to produce independently and simultaneously with the assumption of no further entry into the market.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation of the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded, usually downward sloping.