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Geological Engineering · Q11

Remote Sensing and GIS in Geological Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 11

Q11

What is Digital Elevation Model (DEM) used for in geological engineering?

A.
To analyze soil type
B.
To represent Earth's surface elevations
Answer
C.
To measure soil moisture
D.
To locate groundwater

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
DEM represents terrain elevation data, vital for slope analysis, watershed delineation, and landslide assessment.