A satellite imaging system that beams electromagnetic energy at a surface and then records the energy that is reflected is classified as a(n)system.
A)photographic
B)active
C)passive
D)holographic

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A system that beams electromagnetic energy and records the reflected energy is an active imaging system. Passive imaging systems rely solely on detecting natural sources of electromagnetic radiation (such as sunlight) and do not emit any radiation themselves. Photographic and holographic imaging systems are not relevant to this type of satellite imaging.

A Satellite Imaging System That Beams Electromagnetic Energy at a Surface