Weather Satellite Quiz

What is one of the primary functions of the GOES-R series weather satellite?

• To provide internet services

• To monitor Earth's weather

• To track wildlife movements

• To measure ocean temperatures

How does the satellite send its data to Earth?

• Through radio waves

• In a computer language of ones and zeroes

• Via fiber optic cables

• Using Morse code

What happens to the weather maps after they are created?

• They are printed and mailed to forecasters

• They are discarded after use

• They are sent to the National Weather Service and other companies

• They are stored in a database

Which organization receives the weather maps for regional forecasting?

• NASA

• The National Weather Service

• The World Health Organization

• The United Nations

What additional data do local forecasters use along with the weather maps?

• Traffic reports

• Satellite images from Mars

• Model forecast data and radar data

• Historical weather data