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WorksheetsSatellites
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 25mins
What are satellites?
Any object orbiting the Earth
Electronics orbiting Earth
Objects orbiting larger astronomical bodies
The moons of a planet
Which of these planets has the most moons?
Jupiter
Mars
Uranus
Venus
Which planet has rings orbiting it?
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
All of these
What is trilateration?
Determining your position on Earth using satellites
The ISS’s special orbit around Earth
Using satellites to monitor weather
Using satellites for intelligence missions
What is a geosynchronous orbit?
An orbit around the Earth
A low altitude orbit around any planet
When a satellite is always above the same point on the equator
When one orbit around Earth is completed in exactly one day
What is an advantage of space telescopes?
They are less expensive to operate
They are easily maintained
Instruments can easily be updated as new advancements are made
They are not restricted by Earth’s atmosphere
Which astronomical object has not had observed satellites?
Asteroids
Dwarf Planets
Meteors
Comets
Why might the gas giants have so many moons compared to terrestrial planets?
They are further from the Sun
They are much more massive
Their rings add to their gravitational force
Their gaseous atmospheres create satellites
What are moonlets?
Small chunks of rock in planet’s rings
Natural satellites around a comet
Natural satellites around an asteroid
The moons of a dwarf planet
Which is NOT an example of a satellite?
The Gailean Moons
The ISS
The Moon
The Voyager Space Probes
Which of the following best describes a satellite?
A small object that orbits around smaller object
A smaller object that orbits around large object
A large object that orbits a smaller object
A large object that orbits around large object
In using GPS, a fourth satellite can give you accurate ___________.
distance
time
location
population
What causes satellites to maintain an orbit around another object?
gravitational force
nuclear force
magnetic force
full force
The force of gravitational attraction between two objects depends on their __________, and the __________ between them.
weight, force
masses, distance
shape, relationship
orbit, space
If you look up at night and see this string of lights is moving across the sky, what are you seeing ?
UFO parade
Recently launched Starlink satellites
Weather balloons
GPS satellites
What is the primary job of Starlink satellites ?
Provide Internet access for people around the world
Spy on other countries who are not friendly
Broadcast all the television stations to world
Monitor the weather in places where meteorologists don't live
All GPS satellites have a ____ and a ____. (Two answers needed)
Super accurate atomic clock
Nuclear reactor
Radio transmitter
Laser weapon
Which is the correct use Satellites?
Research and scientific experiments.
Navigation purpose for ships and airplanes.
For security and military purposes.
None Of The Above
How do satellites get into orbit?
Aim at the moon and allow the rocket to enter orbit
Using a rocket (launch vehicle)
Using lots of gunpowder
To keep a satellite in orbit we must find the balance between _________ and _________.
Gravity and velocity
Speed and acceleration
If a satellite is closer to Earth, it must travel ______ than a satellite further from Earth.
The same speed
Slower
Faster
What is a natural or artificial object that orbits a large astronomical body?
Meteor
Space Trash
Satellite
Rings
What is a satellite from which vehicles can be launched or scientific research can be conducted?
HQ
The Lookout
Octopod
Space Station
What is the largest satellite in space at the moment?
the International Space Station
Sputnik
Explorer
Skylab
What keeps a satellite from falling to Earth?
Earth's curvature
Gravity
The ozone layer
Pixi dust
