NASA | From the Cockpit: Arctic Sea Ice with Commentary

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason for painting the runway white at Tule Air Base?
To make it easier to clear snow
To reduce the albedo and prevent permafrost melting
To improve visibility for pilots
To mark the runway boundaries clearly
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main objective of the Cryosat mission?
To measure the height of sea ice using radar altimetry
To track the movement of glaciers
To measure the temperature of the Arctic Ocean
To observe the wildlife in the Arctic region
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the Laxon line mission considered important?
It tracks the migration patterns of Arctic animals
It provides data on the thickness of sea ice across the entire Arctic Ocean
It monitors the air quality in the Arctic region
It measures the salinity of the Arctic waters
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of profiling sea ice thickness from Fairbanks, Alaska?
It tracks the movement of tectonic plates
It measures the air temperature in the region
It provides data on the migration of fish species
It helps in understanding the impact of sea ice on local industries
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What challenge is faced when flying from Fairbanks to Tule?
Severe weather conditions
Flying in complete darkness for several hours
Limited fuel availability
High air traffic congestion
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the North Pole transect aim to study?
The thickness transition from multi-year ice to seasonal ice
The migration patterns of polar bears
The air quality at the North Pole
The salinity levels of the Arctic Ocean
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the North Pole region of historical interest?
It is a popular tourist destination
It has been extensively studied with submarine measurements
It is a major shipping route
It is home to unique wildlife species
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