Water World and GPM Satellite Quiz

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

• Less than 30%

• About 60%

• More than 70%

• Exactly 50%

What is the primary purpose of the Global Precipitation Measurement Core Observatory (GPM)?

• To track volcanic activity

• To measure Earth's temperature

• To monitor global precipitation

• To study the ocean currents

Which organization collaborated with NASA to build the GPM satellite?

• European Space Agency (ESA)

• Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos)

• Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

What unique capability does the GPM's microwave imager have compared to previous satellites?

• It can measure only heavy rain

• It can detect light rain and snow

• It can only measure ocean temperatures

• It can track wind patterns

How will the data from the GPM network help us in the future?

• By managing fresh water resources

• By improving agricultural yields

• By predicting volcanic eruptions

• By tracking animal migrations