Earth Observation from the Station Quiz

What international treaty was established to regulate the production of ozone-depleting chemicals?

• Kyoto Protocol

• Geneva Convention

• Montreal Protocol

• Paris Agreement

What is the primary purpose of the SAGE III instrument on the ISS?

• To study water stress in vegetation

• To observe the ozone layer and aerosols

• To monitor global lightning activity

• To measure atmospheric carbon dioxide

How does SAGE III determine the quantity and location of aerosols and gases in the atmosphere?

• By using radar to detect atmospheric particles

• By analyzing the attenuation of light from the sun and moon

• By measuring the reflection of sunlight from the Earth's surface

• By capturing real-time images of the atmosphere

Which instrument on the ISS is designed to capture real-time lightning data?

• Lightning Imaging Sensor (LIS)

• GEDI

• ECOSTRESS

• OCO-3

What is the main focus of the ECOSTRESS instrument on the ISS?

• Monitoring atmospheric carbon dioxide

• Studying water use and stress in vegetation

• Measuring the height of tropical forests

• Capturing global lightning data