Europe launches Sentinel-1A satellite to monitor climate change

Europe launches Sentinel-1A satellite to monitor climate change

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11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the launch of a satellite to 700 kilometers above Earth, where it orbits via the poles. The satellite's radar can penetrate clouds to observe floods and fires in any weather. It also monitors Earth's movements to locate earthquake centers. Additionally, the Sentinel 1A satellite transfers data to Earth's Rapid Data Relay System stations as it passes over Europe.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the height at which the satellite is launched to orbit the Earth?

1500 kilometers

1000 kilometers

700 kilometers

500 kilometers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which feature allows the satellite to observe flooding and fires under all weather conditions?

Infrared sensors

Thermal imaging

Solar panels

Cloud-penetrating radar

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural events can the satellite's radar imaging monitor to pinpoint their centers?

Hurricanes

Earthquakes

Tornadoes

Volcanic eruptions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the Sentinel 1A's data transfer as it passes over Europe?

To relay data to Rapid Data Relay System stations

To send images to news agencies

To update weather forecasts

To communicate with other satellites

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which system does the Sentinel 1A use to transfer data to Earth?

Deep Space Network

Global Positioning System

Rapid Data Relay System

International Space Station