Exploring Earth with OpenSpace

What service provides the global mosaics of Earth used in OpenSpace?

• NASA GIBS

• Google Earth

• OpenStreetMap

• ESRI Maps

Which mouse button is used to zoom in closer to Earth in OpenSpace?

• Middle mouse button

• Right mouse button

• Scroll wheel

• Left mouse button

What is the main purpose of using the right mouse button in OpenSpace?

• To zoom in and out

• To select objects

• To rotate the view

• To reset the view

What feature of Mono Lake makes it easily identifiable in OpenSpace?

• Its proximity to the ocean

• An island in the middle

• Its large size

• Its unique color

Which key is used in combination with the left mouse button to change the orientation of view?

• Shift key

• Alt key

• Control key

• Tab key

What does the middle mouse button allow you to do when the control key is pressed?

• Pan around

• Reset the view

• Zoom in

• Roll the image

Which company provides the high-resolution, cloudless Earth images in OpenSpace?

• Apple

• ESRI

• Microsoft

• Google

What is the approximate thickness of Earth's atmosphere as observed in OpenSpace?

• 40 miles

• 30 miles

• 20 miles

• 10 miles

What happens to the daily image as you move away from Earth in OpenSpace?

• It disappears completely

• It fades back on

• It becomes clearer

• It changes color

What visual effect is calculated by OpenSpace to enhance the realism of Earth's image?

• Atmosphere

• Ocean currents

• Mountain shadows

• Cloud patterns