NASA Earth-Observing Satellites Quiz

What is the primary focus of NASA's Earth-observing satellite missions in 2022?

• Exploring Mars

• Studying the Moon

• Measuring Earth's environmental parameters

• Observing distant galaxies

What is the main goal of the SWOT mission?

• To monitor volcanic activity

• To survey Earth's surface freshwater and study ocean changes

• To track migratory patterns of birds

• To explore the surface of Mars

How does the SWOT mission measure water elevation?

• Using sonar technology

• Using satellite imagery

• Using a new radar instrument

• Using a laser altimeter

What is the purpose of the TROPICS mission?

• To understand tropical storms and hurricanes

• To observe solar flares

• To map the ocean floor

• To study the polar ice caps

How do TROPICS satellites gather data on storms?

• By capturing high-resolution images

• By using miniaturized microwave radiometers

• By deploying weather balloons

• By using infrared cameras

What does the EMIT mission study?

• The mineral composition of Earth's dust

• The temperature of the ocean

• The movement of tectonic plates

• The growth of coral reefs

How does EMIT identify different types of dust?

• By using thermal imaging

• By using spectroscopy

• By measuring dust particle size

• By analyzing chemical samples

What is the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) used for?

• To explore the outer planets

• To provide data for weather forecasting and climate monitoring

• To study the Sun's activity

• To track wildlife migration

Which organizations collaborate on the JPSS program?

• NASA and JAXA

• NASA and SpaceX

• NASA and NOAA

• NASA and ESA

What kind of data does the JPSS provide?

• Data on ocean currents

• Data on Mars' atmosphere

• Data on Earth's vegetation and atmospheric conditions

• Data on the Moon's surface