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Geological Engineering · Q56

Remote Sensing and GIS in Geological Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 56

Q56

What type of map is most useful for assessing landslide hazards using GIS?

A.
Topographic map
B.
Geological map
C.
Slope map derived from DEM
Answer
D.
Political map

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Slope maps show terrain steepness, critical for landslide risk assessment.GIS derives slope from DEM data to identify unstable zones.