KIDS QUIZ
SPACE EXPLORATION
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Question
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An artificial body placed in orbit around the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication is called ____
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Spectroscope
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Space probe
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Satellite
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A satellite is a body that orbits around another body in space.
Detailed explanation-2: -Orbiting objects, which are called satellites, include planets, moons, asteroids, and manmade devices.
Detailed explanation-3: -Geostationary satellites take 24 hours to orbit the Earth, so the satellite appears to remain in the same part of the sky when viewed from the ground. These orbits are much higher than polar orbits (typically 36, 000 km) so the satellites travel more slowly (around 3 km/s).
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