NASA's Carbon Observatory Quiz
Interactive Video
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Science
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9th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason carbon dioxide is a major focus in discussions about climate change?
It is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere.
It is the most important driver of global warming.
It is the only greenhouse gas.
It is the easiest gas to measure.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main goal of NASA's OCO-2 mission?
To track the movement of ocean currents.
To study the effects of solar flares on Earth.
To measure the levels of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere.
To explore Mars for signs of life.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the original OCO mission fail to reach orbit?
Due to a malfunction in the satellite's sensors.
Because of adverse weather conditions.
Due to a separation anomaly in the launch vehicle.
Because of a lack of funding.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does OCO-2 detect carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
By analyzing ocean currents.
By capturing images of the Earth's surface.
By using three onboard spectrometers.
By measuring temperature changes.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the expected outcome of the data collected by OCO-2?
To improve the accuracy of global climate change predictions.
To eliminate the need for ground-based weather stations.
To increase the Earth's temperature.
To reduce the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
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