Satellite Mapping Oceans, Rivers, Lakes
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Article Summary - "US-France satellite to map world’s oceans, rivers, lakes"
"This article discusses a joint satellite mission between the US and France, which will have the purpose of creating a global map of the world's oceans, rivers, and lakes. The satellite will be using a new type of radar technology that will be able to measure the height of the world's water bodies over time. The mission is expected to last for three years, and the data it collects will be used for research into climate change, ocean circulation, and more."
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Vocabulary focus - map out, carry out, take up, make up, global map, sea level, carbon cycle, scientific data, a joint effort, in real time, an eye on
US-France satellite to map world's oceans, rivers, lakes
A US-French satellite that will map almost all of the world's oceans, lakes and rivers has rocketed into orbit. The pre-dawn launch on Friday on board a SpaceX rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California capped a highly successful year for NASA.
Vocabulary focus
- Map Out: to plan or draw a map of something
- Carry Out: to do or complete something
- Take Up: to begin or start something
- Make Up: to create or invent something
- Global Map: a map that shows the entire world or planet
- Sea Level: the average level of the ocean's surface
- Carbon Cycle: the process by which carbon is exchanged between the atmosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere
- Scientific Data: information gathered through scientific research
True of False?
Read the article and answer the following:
- The US and France are launching a satellite to map the world's oceans?
- The satellite will be able to measure water levels and changes in water temperature?
- The satellite will map rivers, lakes, and reservoirs?
- The satellite will focus on the effects of climate change?
- The satellite will be launched in 2022?
- The satellite will be launched by the European Space Agency?
- The satellite will be able to measure the salinity of oceans?
- The satellite is being funded by the US and France alone?
- The satellite will be used to monitor changes in ocean circulation?
- The satellite will be the first of its kind to map the world's oceans?
Discussion Questions
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- Why did the US and France decide to collaborate on the satellite mission?
- What advantages does the satellite mission offer for understanding Earth's water bodies?
- How will the data collected by the satellite be used to benefit the environment?
- What challenges exist in terms of accurately mapping all of the world's oceans, rivers and lakes?
- How will the satellite mission help to identify potential climate change impacts on Earth's water bodies?
- How will the mission help to improve the safety of ships and other vessels travelling through the world's oceans?
- What unique features does the satellite have that make it ideal for this mission?
- What implications could this mission have for the international community's understanding of the world's water bodies?
- How did the US and France collaborate to make this mission a success?
- What steps are being taken to ensure that the data collected by the satellite is accurate?
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