What is a passive remote sensing instrument?

It detects natural energy.

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  1. It digs holes
  2. It detects natural energy ✔
  3. It emits laser light

Why: Passive instruments detect natural energy reflected or emitted by a scene.

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Passive but observant.
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Answer: It detects natural energy. Passive instruments detect natural energy reflected or emitted by a scene.

  1. Archaeology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeology
    Passive instruments detect natural energy
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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