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What is a satellite, according to the definition?
What is a satellite, according to the definition?
- A celestial body that is a planet
- A planet that is visible to the naked eye
- A body orbiting a planet, either natural or artificial (correct)
- A star that is brighter than others in the night sky
What is the brightest artificial satellite in the sky?
What is the brightest artificial satellite in the sky?
- Mars
- The Moon
- The International Space Station (correct)
- Jupiter
What is the main purpose of communication satellites?
What is the main purpose of communication satellites?
- To take photographs for mapping purposes
- To observe the Earth's surface
- To conduct military operations
- To send and receive signals (correct)
What is the process called when satellites observe the Earth?
What is the process called when satellites observe the Earth?
What part of the electromagnetic spectrum do our eyes detect?
What part of the electromagnetic spectrum do our eyes detect?
Why do materials reflect different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum?
Why do materials reflect different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum?
What is an example of how satellites are used for mapping purposes?
What is an example of how satellites are used for mapping purposes?
What type of waves can penetrate through certain layers like clouds?
What type of waves can penetrate through certain layers like clouds?
What is a use of infrared in observing the earth?
What is a use of infrared in observing the earth?
What can be used to study the effects of gravity on the ocean?
What can be used to study the effects of gravity on the ocean?
Why is observing the earth using satellites important?
Why is observing the earth using satellites important?
What is a benefit of using multiple parts of the electromagnetic spectrum?
What is a benefit of using multiple parts of the electromagnetic spectrum?
What can be used to measure the height of waves?
What can be used to measure the height of waves?
What type of object produces infrared?
What type of object produces infrared?
What can be used to capture images of the sea floor?
What can be used to capture images of the sea floor?
Study Notes
What is a Satellite?
- A satellite is a body orbiting a planet, such as the Earth, and can be natural or human-made.
- The Moon is the Earth's only natural satellite, but there are many artificial satellites.
- The brightest artificial satellite in the sky is the International Space Station.
How are Satellites Used?
- Artificial satellites are used in various ways, such as sending and receiving signals without direct observation.
- Communication satellites use signals, while others observe the Earth's surface.
- Examples of observational satellites include:
- Weather forecasting satellites
- Spying satellites
- Military operation satellites
- Mapping satellites
How We Observe the Earth
- Satellites observe the Earth through remote sensing, which can involve taking photographs.
- Remote sensing uses different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum (EM).
- Visible light is only one part of the EM spectrum, which also includes:
- Infrared
- Radio
- Microwave
- Ultraviolet waves
- Different materials reflect different parts of the spectrum, allowing for:
- Seeing through clouds using microwaves
- Detecting heat using infrared
- Penetrating oceans using specialized techniques
Scientific Research
- Observing the Earth using satellites is crucial for scientific research.
- Researchers use techniques such as:
- Laser altimeters
- Radar altimeters
- These techniques enable the study of:
- Sea floor imaging
- Wave height measurement
- Water current and wind speed detection
- Gravity's effect on the ocean
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Learn about the different types of satellites, including natural and human-made ones, and how they orbit planets like Earth.
