Our Planet and Beyond

This is the Arctic Sea Ice photo taken in a span of how many years?

• 20

• 22

• 30

• 32

• 40

__________________ is a station that measures elements in the atmosphere that contribute to climate change on Earth. They also measure elements that may deplete the ozone layer.

• Abastumani Astrophysical Observatory, Georgia

• Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii

• Antarctic Submillimeter Telescope and Remote Observatory

• Lisbon Astronomical Observatory

Is ozone good or bad for humans?

• Good

• Bad

• Both

For how long do dust and soot generally remain in the air?

• 1 day

• 10 days

• 20 days

• 1 month

How far can air pollution travel from its source?

• block

• 1 mile

• To the next state or major region

• Around the world

What type of pollution is not pumped out directly from cars and trucks?

• Volatile organic compounds

• Carbon monoxide

• Ground-level ozone

• Nitrogen dioxide

What are sources of nitrogen dioxide?

• Car exhaust

• Lightning

• Factories

• Plant decay

• All of the above

Which type of air pollution is most difficult to measure from space?

• Sulfur dioxide

• Ground-level ozone

• Volatile organic compounds

• Nitrogen dioxide

In the 10,000 years before the Industrial Revolution in 1751, carbon dioxide levels in the air rose by less than 10 percent. Since then they’ve risen by:

• 21 percent

• 46 percent

• 62 percent

Which NASA satellite mission celebrated its 15th year of measuring the air we breathe from space on July 15, 2019?

• Aura

• SeaWiFS

• Aqua

• CALIPSO