Landsat 9: Continuing the Legacy Promo

For over 50 years, Landsat satellites have provided a continuous record of Earth's land surface, serving as a cornerstone for global land imaging. Landsat 9 continues this legacy with advanced instruments that offer improved data collection and analysis capabilities. These enhancements support scientific advancements in monitoring coastal waters, mapping ice velocity, and assessing forest health. Landsat 9's data will aid in predicting crop yields and managing water resources, ensuring a clearer understanding of Earth's dynamics every year, season, and location.

What has been the primary contribution of Landsat satellites over the past five decades?

• Providing a continuous record of Earth's land surface

• Tracking wildlife migration

• Monitoring ocean currents

• Measuring atmospheric pressure

What is a key feature of Landsat 9 compared to its predecessors?

• It collects less data

• It provides more advanced measurements

• It is used for space exploration

• It has a shorter lifespan

How does Landsat 9 improve scientific research?

• By eliminating the need for weather satellites

• By enabling advances in monitoring coastal waters and mapping ice velocity

• By focusing solely on urban development

• By reducing the need for ground-based observations

Which of the following is NOT an application of Landsat 9's data?

• Managing water resources

• Tracking asteroid movements

• Predicting crop yields

• Assessing forest health

What is the global impact of Landsat 9 as mentioned in the video?

• It brings Earth into clear focus every year, every season, everywhere

• It only operates during the summer

• It provides data every decade

• It focuses on a single continent