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NC Science Olympiad

Remote Sensing

Division: Division B – Middle School

Event Rules: See the National Rules Manual

National Event Page: Here

Description:

Participants will demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of remote sensing and interpret imagery, data, and maps related to human interactions with land on Earth. 

Materials:

Teams must bring a writing instrument. Each team may bring one three-ring binder of any size containing information in any form and from any source attached using the available rings. Sheet protectors, lamination, tabs and labels are permitted. If the event features a rotation through a series of laboratory stations where the participants interact with samples, specimens, or displays; no material may be removed from the binder throughout the event.

Each participant may also bring up to two stand-alone non-programmable, non-graphing calculators, two rulers, and two protractors.

Scoring:

High score wins. Points will be awarded for the quality and accuracy of responses. Selected questions will be used to break ties. 

Event Resources:

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