06. Can you see from space if a city is polluted? (A K2S Question)

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Yes, we can see air pollution from space. The Space Shuttle carries a special pollution-measuring satellite. The name of the satellite is Measurement of Air Pollution from Satellites (MAPS). The MAPS flies on board the Shuttle and measures levels of carbon monoxide found in the atmosphere. World-wide human technological and agricultural activity cause increasing amounts of carbon monoxide to be released into the air. Carbon monoxide combines with other chemicals to damage the ozone layer.

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