The system that uses the Sun as a source of electromagnetic energy and records the naturally radiated and reflected energy from the object is called
A
Active Remote Sensing
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B
Passive Remote Sensing
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C
Global Positioning System
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D
Geographical Information System
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Solution
The correct option is B Passive Remote Sensing Sensors can be classified on the basis of source of energy. The sensors which depend on external source of energy, usually the sun, are known as Passive sensors, while the sensors which have their own source of energy are known as Active Sensors.