On a ratio image produced by Landsat TM Band 4 (NIR) / Landsat TM Band 3 (Red), if a pixel has a value much larger than 1.0, it is
A) vegetation
B) soil
C) water
D) none of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A pixel with a value much larger than 1.0 on a ratio image produced by Landsat TM Band 4 (NIR) / Landsat TM Band 3 (Red) indicates a high reflectance of near-infrared radiation, which is typical of healthy vegetation. Therefore, the best choice is A, vegetation.

On a Ratio Image Produced by Landsat TM Band 4