Satelites

Question 1

What is a satellite?

Answer 1

A satellite is an object that orbits around a planet or another celestial body.

Question 2

True or False: The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: A satellite that orbits Earth at a distance of approximately 36,000 kilometers is called a _____ satellite.

Answer 3

geostationary

Question 4

What is the primary function of communication satellites?

Answer 4

To relay communication signals such as television, internet, and radio.

Question 5

Which phase of the Moon occurs when it is completely illuminated from Earth’s perspective?

Answer 5

Full Moon

Question 6

What are the four main phases of the Moon?

Answer 6

New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter

Question 7

True or False: A satellite can be natural or artificial.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is the term for the gravitational force that keeps satellites in orbit?

Answer 8

Gravity

Question 9

What phase of the Moon is visible when it is half illuminated?

Answer 9

First Quarter or Last Quarter

Question 10

Which type of satellite is used for weather monitoring?

Answer 10

Meteorological satellite

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The time it takes for the Moon to complete one full orbit around Earth is about _____ days.

Answer 11

27.3

Question 12

What is the phenomenon called when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun?

Answer 12

Solar Eclipse

Question 13

True or False: The Moon’s phases are caused by its position relative to the Earth and the Sun.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What type of satellite is primarily used for GPS?

Answer 14

Navigation satellite

Question 15

Name the phase of the Moon that occurs just before a New Moon.

Answer 15

Waxing Crescent

Question 16

What is the main purpose of reconnaissance satellites?

Answer 16

To gather intelligence and monitor military activities.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The last phase of the lunar cycle before the New Moon is called the _____.

Answer 17

Waning Crescent

Question 18

What is an artificial satellite?

Answer 18

A human-made object that is intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.

Question 19

True or False: The Moon has no atmosphere.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

What phase comes after a Full Moon?

Answer 20

Waning Gibbous

Question 21

What is the purpose of scientific satellites?

Answer 21

To conduct research and gather data about space and Earth.

Question 22

Which phase of the Moon is characterized by increasing illumination?

Answer 22

Waxing

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The point in a satellite’s orbit closest to Earth is called _____ point.

Answer 23

perigee

Question 24

What is the term for the distance between a satellite and the center of the Earth?

Answer 24

Orbital radius

Question 25

What is a lunar eclipse?

Answer 25

It occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

Question 26

Name one advantage of using satellites for communication.

Answer 26

They can provide coverage to remote areas where ground infrastructure is lacking.