Impact of Climate Change on Cryosphere

The video explores the cryosphere, a crucial component of Earth's climate system, encompassing snow, ice sheets, and permafrost. It highlights NASA's role in studying these frozen regions through various missions and the work of Dr. Tom Wagner. The cryosphere's impact on sea level rise is discussed, emphasizing the potential displacement of millions due to climate change. The GRACE Follow-On mission is introduced, aiming to track water movement and understand Earth's frozen places. The episode concludes with a preview of the next topic: snow.

What is the cryosphere primarily associated with?

• Mountains

• Ice and snow

• Forests

• Deserts

Who is responsible for ensuring NASA understands the cryosphere's status?

• Dr. Emily Brown

• Dr. Tom Wagner

• Dr. John Doe

• Dr. Jane Smith

Which of the following is NOT a component of the cryosphere?

• Sea ice

• Rainforests

• Permafrost

• Glaciers

What is the potential impact of a three-foot sea level rise?

• Displacement of 10 million people

• Displacement of 50 million people

• Displacement of 100 million people

• Displacement of 200 million people

Since when has NASA been studying the Earth?

• 1960s

• 1950s

• 1980s

• 1970s

Which mission is NOT mentioned as part of NASA's cryosphere studies?

• Airborne Snow Observatory

• SnowEx

• Operation IceBridge

• Mars Rover

What is the GRACE Follow On mission primarily focused on?

• Exploring the ocean depths

• Observing the sun

• Studying Mars

• Tracking the movement of water

How many satellite missions were launched in a single year to study Earth's frozen places?

• Two

• One

• Four

• Three

What is a major challenge in studying snow from orbit?

• Identifying snow-covered areas

• Locating snow in deserts

• Measuring snow thickness

• Detecting snow color

What is the focus of the next episode of CRYOSPHERE?

• Glaciers

• Snow

• Sea ice

• Permafrost