Practice Geo-synchronous Satellites (5.10.1) - Absorption

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Question 1.
What altitude do geo-synchronous satellites typically orbit at?
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Think of how high in kilometers it is; it's a specific number.
Question 2.
Name one application of geo-synchronous satellites.
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Consider what type of information these satellites provide.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of geo-synchronous satellites?
- Weather forecasting
- Resource mapping
- Global positioning
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Think about what continuous monitoring helps with.
4Question 4.
True or False: Geo-synchronous satellites can provide high-resolution images suitable for detailed mapping.
- True
- False
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Consider their altitude and what it affects.
Question 5.
Evaluate the potential impacts of a malfunctioning geo-synchronous satellite on local meteorological data accuracy.
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Consider what it means for forecasts to be inaccurate.
Question 6.
Design a use case for a geo-synchronous satellite related to disaster monitoring and response.
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Think about the benefits of continuous rather than sporadic monitoring.

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