I WONDER - Are There Different Types Of Satellites?

I WONDER - Are There Different Types Of Satellites?

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Science, Geography, Physics

5th - 6th Grade

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The video explains the difference between natural and man-made satellites. Natural satellites include planets and moons in the solar system, such as Earth's moon. Man-made satellites orbit Earth and provide data back to the planet. These artificial satellites are sometimes visible at night.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many natural satellites are known to exist in our solar system?

About 400

About 300

About 200

About 100

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the natural satellites of the sun called?

Stars

Comets

Planets

Asteroids

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is Earth's natural satellite?

The Sun

Mars

Venus

The Moon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of artificial satellites?

To send information back to Earth

To provide light at night

To orbit the sun

To explore other galaxies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When are man-made satellites most visible?

During the day

At night

During a lunar eclipse

During a solar eclipse