Practice Digital Surface Models (dsm) And Digital Terrain Models (dtm) (8.9.3)

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Question 1.
What does a Digital Surface Model include?
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Think about what you see in an urban environment.
Question 2.
What is a Digital Terrain Model focused on?
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What would be left if you removed everything on top?
3Question 3.
What does a Digital Surface Model represent?
- Only the bare earth surface
- All surface features including buildings and trees
- None of the above
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Remember the 'S' in DSM for surfaces.
4Question 4.
True or False: A Digital Terrain Model includes vegetation.
- True
- False
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Think about what a bare ground model means.
Question 5.
Analyze how incorporating both DSM and DTM could improve flood management strategies in urban environments.
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Consider how structures change water flow.
Question 6.
Critically evaluate a scenario where relying solely on DSM could lead to planning errors. What would those errors be?
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Think about the consequences of ignoring ground level.

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