Joint Polar Satellite System Quiz

What was the primary purpose of launching the Suomi-NPP satellite?

• To explore outer space

• To improve weather forecasts and environmental monitoring

• To study the moon

• To replace older satellites

Which feature of the Suomi-NPP satellite helps in observing human activities at night?

• Day Night Band

• Thermal Imaging

• Infrared Scanner

• Ultraviolet Sensor

How does the Suomi-NPP satellite contribute to agriculture?

• By monitoring pest populations

• By providing soil quality data

• By tracking crop health and weather impacts

• By predicting rainfall

What major event's life cycle was better understood due to NPP data?

• Hurricane Sandy

• Hurricane Katrina

• Saharan dust storms

• Australian bush fires

When is the next satellite in the Joint Polar Satellite System expected to launch?

• 2020

• Over the next decade

• 2017

• 2025