What makes the Epic camera on the Discover satellite unique compared to previous methods of viewing Earth?
NASA | EPIC Observations Pouring In

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It captures images of the entire sunlit side of Earth every two hours.
It provides images of Earth every minute.
It only captures images of the moon.
It requires images to be patched together over time.
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Why do low Earth orbit satellites need to patch images together?
To create a composite image of the entire Earth.
To capture images of the moon.
To monitor space weather.
To observe only the sunlit side of Earth.
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How does observing the full sunlit side of Earth help in climate studies?
By advancing understanding of atmospheric particles and energy balance.
By capturing images every minute.
By monitoring the solar wind.
By providing images of the moon.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the significance of the Discover satellite's position at the first LaGrange point?
It allows for a balanced gravitational pull between Earth and the sun.
It is closer to the moon.
It orbits the Earth every hour.
It is positioned to observe only the sun.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What additional capabilities does the Discover satellite have besides observing Earth?
Providing images every minute.
Capturing images of the moon.
Monitoring only the sunlit side of Earth.
Studying the solar wind and providing early warnings of space weather.
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