Practice Dem Analysis (11.11.1) - Applications in Civil Engineering

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Question 1.
What does DEM stand for?
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Remember the definition of the model.
Question 2.
Name one type of map created using DEMs.
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Think about how we study the terrain.
3Question 3.
What do DEMs stand for?
- Digital Elevation Models
- Dynamic Earth Models
- Digital Environmental Maps
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Consider the purpose of elevation in geography.
4Question 4.
True or False: DEMs can help predict landslide risks.
- True
- False
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Think about the role of modeling in assessing risks.
Question 5.
You are tasked with a project in a hilly area at risk of landslides. How would you integrate DEMs into your assessment and planning process?
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Think about all the steps from data collection to community safety.
Question 6.
You find that an area has become more prone to landslides due to increased rainfall. Explain how you would use DEMs and time-series data to approach this issue.
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Consider both the formation of new maps and the analysis of existing data.

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