Tracking Amazon Deforestation

The video discusses the Amazon Basin's vast size and biodiversity, highlighting the critical role of NASA's Landsat program in monitoring environmental changes over decades. It details deforestation trends, from small-scale to industrial-scale activities, and the significant impact of illegal deforestation in Brazil. The MapBiomas network's efforts in tracking land use changes are emphasized. The video concludes with the advantages of Landsat data and the anticipation of Landsat 9's launch to continue this vital environmental monitoring.

What is the approximate size of the Amazon Basin compared to?

• The entire continent of Africa

• The entire continent of Asia

• The entire continent of Europe

• The entire continental United States

What is the primary use of Landsat data in the Amazon?

• Mapping river systems

• Understanding deforestation patterns

• Tracking weather patterns

• Monitoring wildlife populations

How has deforestation in the Amazon changed over the years?

• It has become more focused on urban development

• It has decreased significantly

• It has remained the same

• It has shifted from small-scale to large-scale operations

What percentage of deforestation in Brazil in 2019 was illegal?

• 99%

• 100%

• 50%

• 75%

What is the mission of MapBiomas?

• To study climate change effects

• To develop new agricultural techniques

• To track animal migration patterns

• To map and monitor land cover and use in Brazil

Why is Landsat data crucial for understanding Earth's processes?

• It offers a consistent historical record

• It provides high-resolution images

• It is the only satellite data available

• It is the most expensive data source

What is the anticipated benefit of the launch of Landsat 9?

• It will continue the legacy of historical data records

• It will replace all previous Landsat satellites

• It will provide real-time data

• It will focus solely on urban areas