What types of surfaces appear dark on a radar image taken by a satellite?
A) a surface that is rough
B) a surface that slopes toward the satellite
C) a surface that is smooth or slopes away from the satellite
D) a surface that contains quartz and feldspar

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Surfaces that are smooth or slope away from the satellite appear dark on a radar image because the radar signals are either absorbed or reflected away from the satellite, resulting in less signal being returned to the satellite's sensors.

What Types of Surfaces Appear Dark on a Radar Image