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ZIMSEC O-Level Geography

7.6.8The electromagnetic spectrum and remote sensing

The electromagnetic spectrum and remote sensing in ZIMSEC O-Level Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 3: light as a wave, the visible bands of the electromagnetic spectrum and photograph interpretation.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.6.8.1Describe light as a wave and explain the visible bands of the electromagnetic spectrum.
  2. 7.6.8.2Apply knowledge of the electromagnetic spectrum to interpret photographs.

Lessons

  • Photographs, satellite images and remote sensing

    35 min

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The electromagnetic spectrum and remote sensing: sample question

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In which band does healthy green vegetation reflect the most radiation?

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