Measuring the Rising Seas Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Jason-3 satellite?

• To explore the surface of Mars

• To study the atmosphere of Jupiter

• To measure the height of ocean surfaces

• To monitor volcanic activity

Which organizations are involved in the Jason-2 and Jason-3 missions?

• NASA and the European Space Agency

• The United Nations and World Health Organization

• NOAA, EUMETSAT, NASA, and CNES

• SpaceX and Blue Origin

How do radar altimeters on satellites measure sea surface height?

• By using infrared sensors

• By emitting radar waves that bounce off the water surface

• By measuring the salinity of the water

• By capturing images of the ocean

What is the effect of warm water on sea surface height?

• It causes the sea surface height to remain constant

• It causes the sea surface height to increase

• It has no effect on sea surface height

• It causes the sea surface height to decrease

What global weather phenomenon is associated with a massive band of warm water in the Pacific Ocean?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• El Niño

• Monsoon