Definitions

Question 1

Define earth remote sensing

Answer 1

The use of electromagnetic radiation to acquire information about the ocean, land and atmosphere without being in physical contact with the object, surface or phenomenon under investigation

Question 2

Define radiant flux

Answer 2

The rate at which energy is transported toward or away from a surface

Question 3

Define radiant intensity (radiance)

Answer 3

The radiant flux per solid angle at which energy is transported toward or away from a surface

Question 4

Define flux density (irradiance)

Answer 4

The radiant flux per unit area at which energy is transported toward or away from a surface

Question 5

Define cooperative hunting

Answer 5

Increase in successful prey capture when 2 or more individuals engage in the hunt

Question 6

IUCN definition of MPAs and year

Answer 6

1999
“any intertidal or subtidal terrain, along with the waters that covers it, and the flora and fauna and historical and cultural attributes that it contains, set aside by law or any other effective mean in order to protect part of the entire environment”