Question

the two satellite images show the same area in yellowstone national park. in the infrared false - color image, invisible infrared waves are assigned different colors. the infrared image shows freshly burned land as red - orange.
visible light satellite image and infrared false - color image
compare the satellite images. select the true statement.

• burned areas of land are easier to see in the infrared image than in the visible light image.
• smoke and clouds are clearly visible in the infrared satellite image.
• land features like mountains are only visible in the infrared image.

Explanation:

• For the first statement: In the visible - light image, it is difficult to distinguish burned areas due to the presence of smoke and similar - colored unburned land. In the infrared false - color image, burned land is distinctly shown as red - orange, making it easier to identify.
• For the second statement: In the infrared image, smoke and clouds are not clearly visible. The infrared image focuses on thermal (infrared) emissions, and smoke/clouds do not have a distinct infrared signature that would make them as prominent as in a visible - light image where they scatter visible light.
• For the third statement: Land features like mountains are visible in both the visible - light image (through their shape, shadow, etc., which are visible - light cues) and the infrared image (through their infrared emission patterns related to temperature, composition, etc.).

Answer:

Burned areas of land are easier to see in the infrared image than in the visible light image.