What is an example of a characteristic of single band rasters?

Single band rasters are characterized by having one value for each cell in the raster grid. This means that each pixel in a single band raster represents a specific measurement or observation for that location, such as elevation, temperature, or reflectance. Because there is only one band, the data captured pertains to a single attribute or variable.

In terms of data representation, this single value for each cell simplifies analysis and visualization, as there are no additional bands to interpret, making it straightforward to understand and work with.

Other characteristics mentioned in the options—such as multiple values per cell, the necessity for color imaging, or the inclusion of georeferencing data—do not align with the specific definition of single band rasters. For instance, multiple values per cell would indicate multi-band or raster data structured to contain several measurements, and being a color image typically relates to multi-band rasters where multiple spectral bands can combine to create color visuals. Although a raster does indeed typically include georeferencing data, this is not a characteristic that distinguishes a single band raster from others.