satelites

What is a satellite?

• A celestial body that generates its own light.

• Any object that revolves in a curved path around a planet.

• A fixed star in a galaxy.

• A type of rocket used for space travel.

What are the two main types of satellites?

• Orbiting and Stationary

• Transmitting and Receiving

• Natural and Artificial

• Large and Small

Which of the following is NOT a main component of satellite communication?

• Uplink

• Transponder

• Downlink

• Booster

What is the inclination of a satellite in an equatorial orbit?

• Nearly 90 degrees

• Between 0 and 180 degrees

• 0 degrees

• Greater than 180 degrees

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How long does it take for a geostationary satellite to orbit the Earth?

• 90 to 120 minutes

• 2 to 6 hours

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

What is the eccentricity of a circular orbit?

• Greater than 1

• Between 0 and 1

• 0

• Less than 0

Which global navigation satellite system is associated with the European Union?

• Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Global Satellite Navigation System (GLONASS)

• Galileo

• BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS)

What is the primary function of a weather satellite?

• Transmitting communication signals

• Determining the ground position of objects

• Monitoring weather and climate conditions

• Gathering military intelligence