NASA | Earth Science Week | Introduction

The video discusses NASA's focus on Earth system research, highlighting the theme of Earth Science Week: 'no child left inside'. It emphasizes the natural world's impact on emotional and intellectual development. NASA addresses five major questions about the Earth system, including its changes, forces, responses to changes, consequences for human civilization, and future transformations. Understanding these aspects helps us comprehend how planetary changes affect us.

What is the theme of Earth Science Week mentioned in the video?

• Earth for future generations

• Protect our planet

• Save the Earth

• No child left inside

Which organization is focused on researching the Earth system?

• NASA

• USGS

• NOAA

• ESA

What is one of the five big questions NASA's Earth system science addresses?

• How to colonize Mars?

• How to reduce pollution?

• What is the role of technology in space exploration?

• What are the primary forces on the Earth system?

How does the Earth system respond to changes?

• It responds to both natural and human-induced changes

• It remains constant

• It only responds to natural changes

• It adapts slowly

What is the significance of understanding changes in the Earth system?

• To explore outer space

• To develop new technologies

• To understand their impact on human civilization

• To predict weather patterns