How a Squad of Small Satellites Will Help NASA Study Storms
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was notable about the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season?
It had the longest duration in history.
It was the first season without any hurricanes.
It produced a record-breaking 30 named storms.
It had the fewest storms on record.
2.
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30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary goal of NASA's Tropics mission?
To study the surface of Mars.
To launch the largest satellite ever built.
To eliminate all hurricanes globally.
To provide near-hourly observations of storms.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How many small satellites are part of the Tropics mission?
Three
Nine
Twelve
Six
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What technology is used in the Tropics mission to measure storm strength?
A large telescope
A deep-sea probe
A miniaturized microwave radiometer
A solar panel array
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are cost-effective satellites like Tropics important in the context of climate change?
They are designed to explore outer space.
They provide data to better understand rapid changes in powerful storms.
They are used to monitor wildlife populations.
They help in predicting earthquakes.
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