The Largest Group of Earth Scientists on Earth

The video discusses NASA's role in Earth and space science, highlighting the Apollo 8 mission and the Earthrise image that inspired environmental activism. It covers NASA Goddard's Earth Science Division, their satellite missions, and the impact of fires on the atmosphere. The video also explains NASA's monitoring of the ozone layer, ocean observation missions, and contributions to weather forecasting. Finally, it touches on the Artemis mission and the collaborative environment at Goddard.

What was the significant outcome of the Apollo 8 mission?

• Discovery of a new planet

• Launch of the first satellite

• Capture of the Earthrise image

• First human landing on the Moon

What is the primary purpose of the ICESat-2 satellite?

• To measure the thickness of Earth's ice

• To observe ocean currents

• To monitor volcanic activity

• To study the ozone layer

How does NASA track the impact of fires on the atmosphere?

• By deploying drones

• By analyzing soil samples

• By using ground-based sensors

• By using satellite observations

What has been the effect of the Montreal Protocol on ozone depletion?

• It has had no effect

• It has caused more fires

• It has increased ozone depletion

• It has reduced ozone depletion

What is the goal of NASA's PACE mission?

• To study the surface of Mars

• To improve understanding of phytoplankton

• To monitor volcanic eruptions

• To measure the thickness of polar ice

How often do NASA's Earth observing satellites view the global ocean?

• Every day

• Every month

• Every two days

• Every week

What role do satellites play in weather forecasting?

• They measure soil moisture

• They provide real-time temperature data

• They help merge data with model fields

• They predict volcanic eruptions