Question 1

Which of the following instruments is used for monitoring the hole in the ozone layer by examining ultraviolet radiation?&#10;A)TES&#10;B)HIRDLS&#10;C)MLS&#10;D)OMI

Accepted Answer

OMI (Ozone Monitoring Instrument) is a satellite instrument designed to measure the concentration of ozone in the Earth's atmosphere by examining the amount of ultraviolet radiation absorbed by the ozone layer. It is one of the key instruments used for monitoring the hole in the ozone layer. TES (Tropospheric Emission Spectrometer), HIRDLS (High-Resolution Dynamics Limb Sounder), and MLS (Microwave Limb Sounder) are also satellite instruments used for atmospheric monitoring, but they are not specifically designed for monitoring the ozone layer.

Question 2

The instrument that provides heat measurements of the Earth from the surface to the top of the atmosphere is&#10;A)ASTER.&#10;B)MISR.&#10;C)MODIS.&#10;D)CERES.

Accepted Answer

CERES (Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System) is the instrument that provides heat measurements of the Earth from the surface to the top of the atmosphere. It measures both incoming solar radiation and outgoing thermal radiation, allowing for a better understanding of the Earth's energy budget and climate. ASTER, MISR, and MODIS are all remote sensing instruments that provide different types of data about the Earth's surface and atmosphere.

Question 3

AMSR-E can be used for measuring many environmental conditions,including&#10;A)health of ocean vegetation and ocean pollutant levels.&#10;B)temperature of sea ice and color of the oceans.&#10;C)active fires and volcanoes.&#10;D)sea-surface temperature and amount of rainfall.

Accepted Answer

AMSR-E can measure sea-surface temperature and the amount of rainfall accurately. It can also detect soil moisture and snow cover, making it useful for weather forecasting, agricultural planning, and assessing water resources. While it can detect ocean color, it is not typically used to measure the health of ocean vegetation or pollutant levels. It is also not designed to detect active fires or volcanoes.

Question 4

Terra flies as part of the&#10;A)Morning Constellation.&#10;B)Afternoon Constellation.&#10;C)MODIS Constellation.&#10;D)EOS Constellation.

Accepted Answer

Terra is part of the Morning Constellation, a group of satellites that pass the equator in the morning.

Question 5

The study of the chemistry of the atmosphere is best done with instruments onboard&#10;A)Aqua.&#10;B)Aura.&#10;C)Terra.&#10;D)Skysource.

Accepted Answer

Aura is a NASA satellite mission designed specifically for studying the chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere. It carries a suite of four instruments, including a high-resolution spectrometer, to measure the concentrations of key atmospheric gases and aerosols. Aqua is primarily focused on studying Earth's water cycle, Terra is focused on land and ocean observations, and Skysource is not a NASA satellite mission focused on the atmosphere.

Question 6

Which of the following NASA resources will allow you to download EOS imagery directly into Google Earth?&#10;A)Visible Earth&#10;B)NEO&#10;C)Earth Observatory&#10;D)Blue Marble

Accepted Answer

NEO, or NASA Earth Observations, allows users to download imagery of Earth's climate and environmental change, which can be directly imported into geographic information systems like Google Earth.

Question 7

The current version of the &#34;A-Train&#34; consists of&#10;A)GCOM-W1 ,Aqua,Aura,Calipso,and Cloudsat .&#10;B)Terra,Aqua,and Aura.&#10;C)Aqua,Aura,Astra-1,Aurora,and Aquarius.&#10;D)Terra,Landsat 7,EO-1,and SAC-C.

Accepted Answer

The "A-Train" satellite constellation includes GCOM-W1, Aqua, Aura, Calipso, and Cloudsat, among others, working together to provide comprehensive data about Earth's atmosphere, weather, and climate.

Question 8

Which instrument provides nine views of an area,but from different angles?&#10;A)MOPITT&#10;B)CERES&#10;C)ASTER&#10;D)MISR

Accepted Answer

MISR (Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer) provides nine views of an area from different angles, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of the Earth's surface and atmosphere. MOPITT (Measurements Of Pollution In The Troposphere) measures emissions of pollutants, CERES (Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System) measures the Earth's energy budget, and ASTER (Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer) is a high-resolution imaging instrument. None of these instruments provide nine views of an area from different angles.

Question 9

HSB was used for measuring&#10;A)sea ice levels.&#10;B)sea-surface temperature.&#10;C)humidity levels.&#10;D)ocean surface color and properties.

Accepted Answer

The answer of HSB was used for measuring&#10;A)sea ice levels.&#10;B)sea-surface...

Question 10

Which instrument acts as a sort of &#34;zoom lens&#34; for the other sensors and instruments aboard Terra?&#10;A)ASTER&#10;B)MISR&#10;C)MOPITT&#10;D)CERES

Accepted Answer

ASTER (Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer) acts as a "zoom lens" for Terra, providing high-resolution images that complement the data collected by the other instruments on the satellite.

Question 11

The flagship of the EOS program is&#10;A)Terra.&#10;B)Aqua.&#10;C)Aura.&#10;D)MODIS.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The flagship of the EOS program is&#10;A)Terra.&#10;B)Aqua.&#10;C)Aura.&#10;D)MODIS....

Question 12

Which of the following instruments is best used to measure air quality of cities?&#10;A)HIRDLS&#10;B)OMI&#10;C)TES&#10;D)MLS

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following instruments is best...

Question 13

Which instrument measures pollution levels in the lower atmosphere?&#10;A)MOPITT&#10;B)ASTER&#10;C)MISR&#10;D)CERES

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which instrument measures pollution levels in the...

Question 14

Which of the Aqua instruments are frequently used together as a sounding system?&#10;A)CERES,MODIS,and AMSR-E&#10;B)AMSU-A,HSB,and AIRS&#10;C)AIRS,CERES,and AMSR-E&#10;D)HSB,MODIS,and AMSU-A

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the Aqua instruments are frequently...

Question 15

The AMSU-A instrument on Aqua is used for measuring&#10;A)temperature profiles of the upper atmosphere.&#10;B)water vapor and humidity levels.&#10;C)sea ice levels.&#10;D)soil moisture content.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The AMSU-A instrument on Aqua is used...

Question 16

The purpose of Aqua is to&#10;A)study Earth's water cycle.&#10;B)monitor atmospheric chemistry.&#10;C)monitor landforms on Earth's surface.&#10;D)study fires and emerging thermal properties of the planet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purpose of Aqua is to&#10;A)study Earth's...

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