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Communications Satellites Quiz

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Communications Satellites Quiz

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What is the main function of a communications satellite?

Collecting data from different locations on Earth

Predicting natural disasters

Relaying and amplifying radio telecommunication signals (correct)

Monitoring weather patterns

At what altitude are many communications satellites placed to appear stationary at the same point in the sky?

40,000 miles (64,000 km) above the equator

22,300 miles (35,900 km) above the equator (correct)

5,000 miles (8,000 km) above the equator

10,000 miles (16,000 km) above the equator

Why are ground station satellite dish antennas aimed permanently at the spot of geostationary satellites?

To receive signals from multiple satellites

To conserve energy

So that they do not have to move to track the satellite (correct)

To avoid interference from other ground stations

Why do antennas on the ground in low Earth orbit satellite constellations have to follow the position of the satellites and switch between satellites frequently?

<p>To maintain communication as the satellites move across the sky</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do communications satellites use a wide range of radio and microwave frequencies?

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