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Geological Engineering · Q47

Remote Sensing and GIS in Geological Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 47

Q47

What does Digital Elevation Model (DEM) represent in GIS?

A.
Land use classification
B.
Elevation data of terrain surface
Answer
C.
Soil texture distribution
D.
Water table depth

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
DEM is a digital representation of the ground surface topography.It is fundamental for hydrological modeling, slope analysis, and construction planning.