Studying Water from Space

Read the questions, then listen twice.

Choose one answer for each question. For statements, choose True or False.

1 Which waters will the mission study?

• Only deep oceans
• Oceans, lakes and rivers
• Only city reservoirs

2 The satellite is called SWOT.

• False
• True

3 What does its radar measure?

• Water height and surface
• Underground minerals
• Air traffic

4 The data may help predict weather.

• False
• True

5 Who helped NASA develop the satellite?

• Only private companies
• Japanese and German agencies
• French and Canadian agencies

6 SWOT provides less detail than older technology.

• True
• False