What challenge did Snitch face while working in the African bush?

Dangerous animals near the team’s hut

What type of drones did USGS receive for scientific projects?

Drones retired from military operations

Why is it advantageous to use drones with thermal cameras at night?

Animal body heat stands out better against cooler surroundings.

According to the passage, why can drones not be used to survey all U.S. farmland?

Surveying such a large area would be too expensive.

How do drones see at night in the dark landscape?

By detecting heat with special cameras

How do drones help farmers inspect their crops?

By taking infrared images to detect problems

Why did Snitch’s drone operation in Kruger National Park succeed?

It relied on mathematical predictions to locate animals.

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AOW: Drones (Enriched)

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1
What challenge did Snitch face while working in the African bush?
Technical failures of the drone
Poor visibility due to fog
Lack of sufficient data from the drone
Dangerous animals near the team’s hut
2
What technology does Thomas Snitch combine with drones to locate poachers?
Artificial intelligence and LIDAR
Math and computer software
Satellites and radar
GPS and sonar
3
What type of drones did USGS receive for scientific projects?
New models designed for agriculture
Drones retired from military operations
Custom-built drones for volcanic research
Big ones
4
What did scientists in New Mexico discover using drones?
Migratory patterns of birds
Evidence of poaching activities
A 1,000-year-old settlement
Underground water reservoirs
5
Why is it advantageous to use drones with thermal cameras at night?
It prevents sunlight from interfering with images.
The drones can fly longer at night.
Animal body heat stands out better against cooler surroundings.
The animals are asleep and easier to spot.
6
Which of the following is NOT a use of drones mentioned in the passage?
Monitoring wildfires
Measuring radiation levels
Studying tornado-producing clouds
Delivering groceries
7
According to the passage, why can drones not be used to survey all U.S. farmland?
They damage crops when flying.
Surveying such a large area would be too expensive.
Farmers find drones unreliable.
They are not precise enough for large-scale use.
8
What was Thomas Snitch’s primary goal during his mission in South Africa?
study acacia trees
test a new type of camera
monitor wildlife migration
protect animals from poachers
9
How do drones see at night in the dark landscape?
By detecting heat with special cameras
By using flashlights
By emitting sonar waves
By using ultraviolet sensors
10
How do drones help farmers inspect their crops?
By planting seeds over large areas
By spreading fertilizer automatically
By identifying the type of soil
By taking infrared images to detect problems
11
Why did Snitch’s drone operation in Kruger National Park succeed?
The team used a state-of-the-art drone with unlimited battery life.
The area was small and easy to search.
The drone could fly undetected by poachers.
It relied on mathematical predictions to locate animals.
12
What kind of measurements did NASA drones take over a Costa Rican volcano?
Carbon dioxide levels
Hydrogen levels
Air pressure changes
Sulfur dioxide levels

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