Weather Watchers Quiz: Test Your Meteorological Satellite IQ

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    Which country launched the Fengyun series of weather satellites?

    • United States
    • Russia
    • China
    • Germany
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Embark on a meteorological journey with our "Weather Watchers Quiz: Test Your Meteorological Satellite IQ" and elevate your understanding of atmospheric science! Uncover the secrets behind meteorological satellites, essential tools for monitoring weather patterns and climate changes.

From decoding satellite imagery to understanding their pivotal role in weather forecasting, this quiz is designed to challenge and enlighten weather enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Dive into questions that explore the technology, applications, and significance of meteorological satellites and discover how these orbiting observers contribute to our understanding of Earth's dynamic climate.

Are you ready to become a weather-watching expert? If you're confident that you can ace the test, then take the Meteorological Satellites Quiz now and test your knowledge of the cutting-edge science that helps us predict and understand the ever-changing skies. Let the learning adventure begin with this exciting and informative quiz.

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    Which Indian satellite provides weather forecasting and tracking cyclones in the Indian Ocean region?

    • Kalpana

    • INSAT-3DR

    • RISAT-1

    • Cartosat-2

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    Which company was associated with the development of the Russian Elektro-L series of weather satellites?

    • SpaceX

    • Blue Origin

    • NPO Lavochkin

    • Boeing

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    Which country launched the world's first meteorological satellite?

    • United States

    • Soviet Union

    • China

    • Japan

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    Which space agency is associated with the development of the NOAA series of weather satellites?

    • PSA

    • CSA

    • NASA

    • ISRO

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    Which country developed and operates the COMS satellite for weather monitoring?

    • South Korea

    • India

    • Brazil

    • Canada

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    Who was the first American astronaut to go into space as part of the Mercury-Atlas 6 mission?

    • Alan Shepard

    • John Glenn

    • Neil Armstrong

    • Buzz Aldrin

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    Who is associated with the development of the geostationary weather satellite series Himawari?

    • JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)

    • JMA (Japan Meteorological Agency)

    • NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

    • EUMETSAT (European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites)

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    Which country launched the first polar-orbiting weather satellite?

    • United Kingdom

    • United States

    • Japan

    • France

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    Which agency led the development of the weather satellite system Meteosat?

    • ESA

    • NASA

    • ISRO

    • CNSA

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    Which Japanese satellite monitors the Earth's concentrations of greenhouse gases?

    • Tanso-FTS

    • Ibuki-2

    • Michibiki

    • Himawari-8

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    Which country operates the Meteor-M series of weather satellites?

    • China

    • Russia

    • Germany

    • Canada

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    Who is commonly referred to as the 'Father of Weather Satellites'?

    • Eumetsat

    • Jacques Blamont

    • Mikhail Tikhonravov

    • Verner Suomi

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    Which country operates the GOES series of weather satellites?

    • United Kingdom

    • Australia

    • United States

    • Canada

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    Which European satellite mission studies Earth's climate and wind patterns?

    • Copernicus Sentinel-5P

    • Envisat

    • Aeolus

    • EUMETSAT Polar System

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