Question

Which field of geography and geographic skills would be involved in using satellite imagery to look for concentrations of artificial lights on Earth’s surface at night?
Responses

This type of imagery would be useful in human geography for studying population density.
This type of imagery would be useful in human geography for studying population density. - no response given

This type of imagery would be useful in physical geography for studying the distribution of urban environments.
This type of imagery would be useful in physical geography for studying the distribution of urban environments. - no response given

This type of imagery would be useful in physical geography for studying distance decay.
This type of imagery would be useful in physical geography for studying distance decay. - no response given

This type of imagery would be useful in human geography for studying distance decay.

Answer 1

This type of imagery would be useful in human geography for studying population density.

Analyzing satellite imagery for artificial lights at night can provide insights into where people live and the density of urban populations. The concentration and brightness of lights can indicate urbanization and population distribution, making it a valuable tool in human geography.