Exploring Global Weather Patterns

What role do satellites play in understanding Earth's dynamic systems?

• Monitoring urban development only

• Broadcasting television signals

• Observing and collecting data on Earth's physical processes

• Providing internet connectivity globally

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How do ocean currents influence global climate?

• By preventing hurricanes

• Through the distribution of heat via water movements

• None of the above

• By causing volcanic eruptions

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What triggers the formation of hurricanes?

• Rapid cooling of the Earth's surface

• Deforestation and urbanization

• Warm water vapor rising and condensing in the atmosphere

• Decreased solar activity

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What is the significance of the Antarctic sea ice formation?

• None of the above

• It increases global temperatures

• It contributes to global ocean currents

• It is only important for polar bears

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How do hydrothermal vents contribute to ocean life?

• Increasing salinity that harms marine life

• By cooling the ocean water

• Releasing nutrients that support marine ecosystems

• They have no impact on ocean life

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What does MODIS detect in the ocean that indicates the presence of phytoplankton?

• A specific shade of blue

• A distinctive green color

• A unique red hue

• Clear water patches

What is the primary source of phosphorus that fertilizes the Amazon rainforest?

• River sediments

• Saharan dust

• Oceanic salt

• Local soil minerals

What role do phytoplankton play in the ocean's ecosystem?

• They decrease ocean temperatures

• They consume large amounts of carbon monoxide

• They produce a significant portion of Earth's oxygen

• They increase water salinity

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How do satellites contribute to our understanding of global ecosystems?

• By controlling the climate

• By observing and tracking changes in ecosystems

• By mapping the Earth's magnetic fields

• By providing real-time weather updates

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What potential impact could the loss of satellite data have on environmental monitoring?

• Improved climate models

• Decreased ability to track global changes

• Enhanced global communication systems

• Increased accuracy of weather forecasting

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