NASA | GPM: The Fresh(water) Connection

The video discusses the limited accessibility of water on Earth, emphasizing the importance of precipitation as a source of drinking water. It introduces the GSM satellite mission, which provides global observations of rain and snow. The video highlights the significance of accurate precipitation data in understanding droughts and their impact on agriculture. It also addresses the frequency of floods and the necessity of snowfall data for transportation safety. Finally, it underscores the need to understand all phases of precipitation to grasp the global distribution of freshwater.

In what ways does precipitation affect agricultural productivity?

What impact do major floods have on the world, according to the text?