Remote sensing: The acquisition of data about Earth's surface from satellites or aircraft without direct contact.
How to apply it: Use remote sensing to explain how deforestation, urban sprawl, and crop health are monitored.
Course: AP Human Geography · Unit: Thinking Geographically
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