Which type of operation would be used to find the average temperature of various land use types?

The type of operation that is suited for finding the average temperature of various land use types is a zonal operation. This approach involves delineating specific zones based on predefined categories, such as different land use types (e.g., residential, commercial, agricultural). Once these zones are established, the average temperature can be calculated for each zone by aggregating the temperature values within it.

Zonal operations work effectively in scenarios where discrete areas with specific characteristics need analysis, allowing for comparison and interpretation of data based on the zones defined. This makes it particularly useful when studying how temperature varies across different land use types, enabling researchers and planners to understand thermal behavior concerning urbanization, vegetation, and land management practices.

Local and focal operations typically consider a specified area around a single point or a defined neighborhood, which would not be suitable for comparing multiple distinct land use types. Global operations analyze the entire dataset or extent uniformly and are best for overall properties of the entire area rather than for localized comparisons between distinct categories.