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Why is the International Space Station considered a satellite?
Why is the International Space Station considered a satellite?
- It sends television signals to faraway places on Earth.
- It collects data about Earth's surface for scientific research.
- It is the largest man-made structure situated on the Moon.
- It orbits Earth, similar to the Moon, and is human-made. (correct)
How do satellites contribute to weather forecasting?
How do satellites contribute to weather forecasting?
- By monitoring and providing data on storms like hurricanes. (correct)
- By sending television signals that provide weather updates to people's homes.
- By housing meteorologists who study weather patterns from space.
- By creating maps for phones and cars.
What distinguishes the International Space Station from other satellites?
What distinguishes the International Space Station from other satellites?
- It is the largest satellite and accommodates a crew of astronauts. (correct)
- It solely collects data about the Earth’s surface.
- It was the first satellite launched into space.
- It is the only satellite powered by solar panels.
Which of the following describes a primary function of satellites orbiting Earth?
Which of the following describes a primary function of satellites orbiting Earth?
What is a key component that enables satellites to function in space?
What is a key component that enables satellites to function in space?
If you observe a steady point of light moving across the night sky without blinking, what is it most likely to be?
If you observe a steady point of light moving across the night sky without blinking, what is it most likely to be?
How does satellite technology directly assist in providing location services on devices like phones and cars?
How does satellite technology directly assist in providing location services on devices like phones and cars?
Why might scientists prefer to conduct certain experiments on the International Space Station rather than on Earth?
Why might scientists prefer to conduct certain experiments on the International Space Station rather than on Earth?
What was significant about the satellite Sputnik, launched in 1957?
What was significant about the satellite Sputnik, launched in 1957?
A telecommunications company wants to improve its network coverage in remote areas. How could satellite technology be used to achieve this goal?
A telecommunications company wants to improve its network coverage in remote areas. How could satellite technology be used to achieve this goal?
Flashcards
What is a satellite?
What is a satellite?
An object orbiting a planet or star.
Man-made satellites
Man-made satellites
Resemble spaceships and contain a computer, solar panels, and scientific tools.
Sputnik
Sputnik
Launched in 1957 by the Soviet Union.
Satellite uses
Satellite uses
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International Space Station (ISS)
International Space Station (ISS)
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What do scientists use satellites for?
What do scientists use satellites for?
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How satellites help with weather
How satellites help with weather
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Satellite TV
Satellite TV
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What do astronauts on the ISS do?
What do astronauts on the ISS do?
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Study Notes
- A satellite orbits a planet or a star
- Natural satellites include the Moon orbiting Earth
- Satellites are often man-made and launched into space
- Man-made satellites resemble spaceships
- Satellites contain a computer, solar panels for power, and sometimes cameras or scientific tools
- The first satellite was Sputnik in 1957
- Sputnik was about the size of a beach ball
- Over 2000 satellites currently orbit the planet
Satellite Uses
- Satellites enable scientists to study Earth
- Data about Earth’s surface are collected via satellites
- Satellites help scientists study the temperature of the oceans and ice formations
- Satellites aid meteorologists in monitoring the weather and learning about storms like hurricanes
- Maps use satellites to determine locations on phones or in cars
- Some TVs and phones use satellites to send information
- Satellite TV signals are sent to a satellite, which then sends the signals to houses
International Space Station
- The International Space Station is the largest satellite orbiting Earth
- It's about the size of a football or soccer field
- People reside on the International Space Station
- Usually, six astronauts are on the space station
- Most astronauts stay for about six months
- Astronauts conduct science experiments in space not possible on Earth
- The International Space Station looks like a point of light moving steadily across the sky, without blinking
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