NASA | Best of "Earth As Art" -- Top Five

The video explores the significance of Landsat data since 1972, highlighting its role in understanding land use and natural resources. It celebrates the 40th anniversary of Landsat by showcasing five stunning Earth images. These include Lake Air in Australia, Algerian sand ridges, the Mississippi River, the Yukon Delta, and a phytoplankton bloom near Gotland. Each image is described in detail, emphasizing their unique natural features and artistic appeal.

What is the primary purpose of Landsat data since its inception in 1972?

• To provide entertainment through striking images

• To understand scientific issues related to land use and natural resources

• To create art pieces for exhibitions

• To monitor weather patterns

What unique feature does Lake Air in Australia exhibit?

• It is a permanent water body

• It is always full of water

• It is the smallest lake in Australia

• It resembles a skull when full

What natural phenomenon is depicted in the Algerian abstract image?

• A volcanic eruption

• A dense forest

• A sea of sand with wind-blown ridges

• A large river delta

Which river is described as the largest river system in North America?

• Yangtze River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

What causes the phytoplankton blooms around Gotland to resemble Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'?

• Pollution from nearby cities

• Deep currents bringing nutrients to the surface

• The presence of large fish

• The reflection of the moonlight