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Geological Engineering · Q21

Remote Sensing and GIS in Geological Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 21

Q21

What is the main advantage of using LiDAR in geological engineering?

A.
Detecting thermal variations
B.
Producing high-resolution 3D terrain models
Answer
C.
Measuring soil moisture content
D.
Mapping spectral reflectance

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) provides precise 3D measurements of surface topography by measuring laser pulse returns.This is critical for detailed terrain modeling, landslide detection, and infrastructure planning.