Based on the name, what might JPSS-2's "Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder" do?

Take pictures of Earth with microwave light

In this video, the fairing (which protects JPSS-2 from wind until it reaches space) is being painted by hand. Why?

The fairing has bumpy ridges, so it would be hard to put a sticker on right

Select all the ways studying the temperature of Earth at different places helps people living on the planet.

Helps find and predict storms, Helps watch and fight wildfires

Select all the ways that studying particles in the air is important to people living on Earth.

Knowing when it is safe to fly in airplanes, Knowing when smoke and smog make it hard to breathe

JPSS-2 is called the "Joint" Polar Satellite System because two teams worked on it: NASA and _______.

the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Select all the different kinds of important information that JPSS collects to send back to Earth.

Warnings about big storms, dry periods, and other extreme weather, How fast Earth's ice caps are melting, How to grow better food

JPSS-2 studies a gas (made by volcanoes and pollution) called sulfur dioxide. Why is studying this gas important?

Sulfur dioxide causes acid rain, which harms plants and buildings

One of the tools on JPSS-2 is the Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite. What makes that the most important to people?

Ozone protects people from harmful ultraviolet light

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Observing the Earth with JPSS

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Age: 9+ NOAA and NASA’s Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) is the nation’s advanced series of polar-orbiting environmental satellites which supports global observations and forecasts. JPSS predicts severe weather events such as hurricanes and blizzards. Learn more about observing our home planet from above, and test your knowledge of environmental-science concepts. A 2-page fact sheet contains more information about JPSS (and many answers to this quiz) at https://bit.ly/3Szv2NY #NASA

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1
Based on the name, what might JPSS-2's "Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder" do?
Change the channel when a button is pressed
Listen to microwaves from distant galaxies
Make a "ding" noise when food is hot
Take pictures of Earth with microwave light
2
In this video, the fairing (which protects JPSS-2 from wind until it reaches space) is being painted by hand. Why?
A sticker decal would fade in the light produced by the rocket launch
Stickers are only for little kids
A neon sign would be too expensive
The fairing has bumpy ridges, so it would be hard to put a sticker on right
3
Select all the ways studying the temperature of Earth at different places helps people living on the planet.
Helps find and predict storms
Lets astronauts know when it's time to come home
Helps watch and fight wildfires
Warns us about incoming asteroids
4
Select all the ways that studying particles in the air is important to people living on Earth.
Knowing when it is safe to fly in airplanes
Helping to pick the right movie to watch
Improving download speeds for smartphones
Knowing when smoke and smog make it hard to breathe
5
Data from JPSS-2 helps the National Weather Service forecast weather three to seven days ahead.
False
True
6
JPSS-2 is called the "Joint" Polar Satellite System because two teams worked on it: NASA and _______.
the United States Geological Survey (USGS)
the United States Space Force (USSF)
makers of onion-flavored corn snacks (MoOFCS)
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
7
Select all the different kinds of important information that JPSS collects to send back to Earth.
Warnings about big storms, dry periods, and other extreme weather
How fast Earth's ice caps are melting
How to grow better food
Cool pictures from the bottom of the ocean
8
JPSS-2 studies a gas (made by volcanoes and pollution) called sulfur dioxide. Why is studying this gas important?
Volcanoes will go extinct during climate change
Sulfur dioxide causes acid rain, which harms plants and buildings
Sulfur dioxide helps humans see, smell, and hear better
Sulfur dioxide prices are going up
9
What does the "P" in "JPSS-2" stand for?
Just Peeping Some Stuff
Joint Polar Satellite System
Jovian Payload Science System
Jet Propulsion Surveyor Satellites
10
One of the tools on JPSS-2 is the Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite. What makes that the most important to people?
Ozone is a high-scoring word in the game 'Scrabble'
Ozone makes lightning, which creates rainstorms
O-Zone makes the best dance music
Ozone protects people from harmful ultraviolet light

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Observing the Earth with JPSS

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Questions 10

Answers

1
Based on the name, what might JPSS-2's "Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder" do?
Change the channel when a button is pressed
Listen to microwaves from distant galaxies
Make a "ding" noise when food is hot
Take pictures of Earth with microwave light
2
In this video, the fairing (which protects JPSS-2 from wind until it reaches space) is being painted by hand. Why?
A sticker decal would fade in the light produced by the rocket launch
Stickers are only for little kids
A neon sign would be too expensive
The fairing has bumpy ridges, so it would be hard to put a sticker on right
3
Select all the ways studying the temperature of Earth at different places helps people living on the planet.
Helps find and predict storms
Lets astronauts know when it's time to come home
Helps watch and fight wildfires
Warns us about incoming asteroids
4
Select all the ways that studying particles in the air is important to people living on Earth.
Knowing when it is safe to fly in airplanes
Helping to pick the right movie to watch
Improving download speeds for smartphones
Knowing when smoke and smog make it hard to breathe
5
Data from JPSS-2 helps the National Weather Service forecast weather three to seven days ahead.
False
True
6
JPSS-2 is called the "Joint" Polar Satellite System because two teams worked on it: NASA and _______.
the United States Geological Survey (USGS)
the United States Space Force (USSF)
makers of onion-flavored corn snacks (MoOFCS)
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
7
Select all the different kinds of important information that JPSS collects to send back to Earth.
Warnings about big storms, dry periods, and other extreme weather
How fast Earth's ice caps are melting
How to grow better food
Cool pictures from the bottom of the ocean
8
JPSS-2 studies a gas (made by volcanoes and pollution) called sulfur dioxide. Why is studying this gas important?
Volcanoes will go extinct during climate change
Sulfur dioxide causes acid rain, which harms plants and buildings
Sulfur dioxide helps humans see, smell, and hear better
Sulfur dioxide prices are going up
9
What does the "P" in "JPSS-2" stand for?
Just Peeping Some Stuff
Joint Polar Satellite System
Jovian Payload Science System
Jet Propulsion Surveyor Satellites
10
One of the tools on JPSS-2 is the Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite. What makes that the most important to people?
Ozone is a high-scoring word in the game 'Scrabble'
Ozone makes lightning, which creates rainstorms
O-Zone makes the best dance music
Ozone protects people from harmful ultraviolet light