Acquiring information about something that is located at a distance from you is known as:.
a. geographic scale.
b. global positioning systems.
c. geographic information systems.
d. relocation diffusion.
e. remote sensing.

Option (E)

Explanation:

Remote sensing is usually defined as a process by which the information associated with the physical characteristics of the earth's surface can be obtained without making any physical contact. The radiations that are reflected and emitted from the features on the earth's surface are monitored at a certain distance. This technique involves the use of specialized cameras that can take images that are helpful in the study of the surface.

Thus, the correct answer is option (E).

a is the answer i believe.