Understanding GEDI and Its Impact on Earth's Forests

What is the primary function of the GEDI instrument on the ISS?

• To monitor air pollution levels

• To track animal migrations

• To map the height and density of forests

• To measure ocean temperatures

How do forests contribute to the Earth's carbon cycle?

• By storing carbon in trees and soils

• By increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide

• By providing habitats for wildlife

• By releasing oxygen into the atmosphere

What makes GEDI unique in its study of forests?

• It is the first spaceborne instrument for sustained forest carbon mapping

• It is the first instrument to map ocean currents

• It is the first to measure atmospheric pressure

• It is the first to track volcanic activity

How does combining GEDI's data with other satellite observations benefit researchers?

• It improves satellite communication

• It enhances understanding of ecosystem dynamics

• It helps in predicting weather patterns

• It aids in agricultural planning

When was GEDI launched to the International Space Station?

• January 15, 2019

• November 20, 2018

• December 5, 2018

• March 10, 2017