What is the PACE Mission?

What does PACE stand for in the context of NASA's upcoming mission?

• Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem

• Planetary Atmosphere and Climate Exploration

• Particle Analysis and Climate Evaluation

• Phytoplankton Assessment and Carbon Emissions

What is the main focus of PACE's high-resolution instruments?

• Analyzing the composition of asteroids

• Exploring the surface of the Moon

• Capturing details about phytoplankton in the ocean

• Studying the atmosphere of Mars

What percentage of Earth's oxygen is generated by phytoplankton?

• 50%

• 75%

• 25%

• 100%

What is the basis of the marine food web and generates half of Earth's oxygen?

• Seaweed

• Phytoplankton

• Algae

• Coral

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What is the importance of differentiating between phytoplankton species using blue wavelengths?

• To determine the temperature of the ocean water

• To identify the presence of marine mammals

• To understand the composition of phytoplankton communities

• To measure the salinity of the ocean water

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What do ultraviolet and violet wavelengths help scientists learn about?

• Atmospheric pressure variations

• Magnetic field fluctuations

• Aerosols in the atmosphere

• Ocean floor topography

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What is the significance of yellow and orange wavelengths in tracking phytoplankton health and physiology?

• Measuring the depth of the ocean water

• Identifying the migration patterns of marine animals

• Determining the presence of coral reefs

• Understanding phytoplankton growth and photosynthesis efficiency

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What is the main reason for studying aerosols in the atmosphere?

• To monitor seismic activity

• To predict volcanic eruptions

• To study the behavior of migratory birds

• To improve air quality forecasts

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What is the potential impact of harmful algal blooms (HABs) on marine wildlife and humans?

• Improved water clarity

• Depletion of oxygen in the water

• Increase in fish population

• Enhanced coral reef growth

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What is the primary source of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the ocean?

• Bioluminescent organisms

• Volcanic ash from underwater eruptions

• Chemicals produced by humans

• Natural minerals from the ocean floor

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