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Global Precipitation Measurement

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/global-precipitation-measurement

Step 2 · Questions

1. What is Global Precipitation Measurement known for?
2. What is the mission architecture?
3. What is the core observatory instruments?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

Hydrological Cycle
Climate Models
Precipitation Radar

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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Answer key (teacher copy)

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Global Precipitation Measurement known for?Provides data for improving extreme weather forecasts and climate research
2. What is the mission architecture?A constellation of satellites, including a Core Observatory and partner spacecraft
3. What is the core observatory instruments?Dual-frequency precipitation radar (DPR) and GPM microwave imager (GMI)

Hydrological Cycle: The continuous circulation of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.
Climate Models: Computer simulations used to study and predict the Earth's climate system.
Precipitation Radar: A radar system used to measure the intensity and structure of precipitation.