Satellites

What is a satellite?

• An object that moves around a larger object.

• A star that emits its own light.

Which of the following is a satellite?

• The Sun

• An asteroid

• The Moon

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How do polar orbiting weather satellites orbit Earth?

• Very far from the Earth

• Close to the Moon

• Close to the Earth

How many times a day do polar orbiting weather satellites typically orbit from pole to pole?

• 24 times a day

• 14 times a day

• 7 times a day

• Once a day

What is a characteristic of geostationary satellites?

• They are always in the same place relative to the Earth's surface.

• They move in random patterns.

How often can geostationary satellites take pictures of the Earth?

• Once a day

• Every hour

• Every minute

• Once a week

What does the navigation system of a satellite do?

• Controls the satellite's power supply

• Communicates with other satellites

• Tracks the satellite's location

What does the communication system of a satellite do?

• Controls the satellite's power supply

• Communicates with Earth and other satellites

• Tracks the satellite's location

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What does the power system of a satellite do?

• Solar panels supply power to the satellite.

• Communicates with Earth and other satellites

• Tracks the satellite's location