NASA | Who Is NPPy?

The video introduces the NPP mission, highlighting its mascot, a polar bear named Nippy, chosen due to the mission's polar orbit and the impact of climate change on polar bears. The mission observes Earth's health from space, focusing on temperature and sea ice changes. Nippy symbolizes the mission's global reach, having visited every continent, emphasizing the importance of understanding and protecting our planet. The video concludes with an overview of the mission's scientific objectives.

Why was a polar bear chosen as the mascot for the NPP mission?

• Because polar bears are cute

• Due to the mission's polar orbit and the impact of climate change on polar bears

• Due to the mission's focus on tropical regions

• Because polar bears are the largest land carnivores

What is one of the main objectives of the NPP mission?

• To observe the migration patterns of birds

• To study the rings of Saturn

• To monitor the health of the Earth from space

• To explore the surface of Mars

Which of the following is NOT a focus of the NPP mission?

• Monitoring ocean temperatures

• Studying atmospheric conditions

• Observing sea ice

• Exploring the moon's surface

What has Nippy, the NPP mascot, learned from its travels?

• That space travel is easy

• That polar bears are the most important species

• That the Earth is a small place that needs understanding and protection

• That the Earth is a large and complex place

How many continents has Nippy visited?

• None

• Seven

• Five

• Three