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Why are satellites important to Earth?
Perhaps one of the most important and controversial uses of satellites today is that of monitoring the Earth's environment. Many satellites study features on the ground, the behavior of the oceans, or the characteristics of the atmosphere. Satellites that observe the Earth to collect scientific data are usually referred to as "Earth observation satellites." Sometimes the interpretation of their data has been controversial because the interpretation is difficult and people have used the data to call for substantial changes in human behavior.
What are the two main types of satellites?
The two main types of satellites are communication satellites, which provide various telecommunications services such as phone, internet, and television broadcasts, and Earth observation satellites, which are used for monitoring and collecting data about the Earth's surface, atmosphere, and oceans.
What do all satellites have in common?
All satellites orbit the Earth, whether they are used for communication, navigation, weather observation, or scientific research. They are designed to transmit or receive signals or data for various purposes while in orbit around the Earth.
What are the 2 main types of satellites?
The two main types of satellites are communication satellites, which are used for transmitting signals for television, internet, and telephone services, and Earth observation satellites, which are used for collecting data about the Earth's surface, atmosphere, and oceans for various purposes such as weather forecasting and environmental monitoring.
What are space satellites used for?
Space satellites are used for communication, navigation, weather forecasting, Earth observation, scientific research, and defense purposes. They provide crucial data and information for various industries and enable global connectivity and monitoring of our planet.
What kind of satellites collect data about a strip of Earth's surface?
Earth observation satellites collect data about a strip of Earth's surface by taking high-resolution images and capturing various types of data such as vegetation health, land use, and weather patterns. These satellites orbit the Earth and use sensors to collect information about specific regions on the planet.
What does data collect?
Collecting data means to take notes on your observation, the measurements and the information you got from your observation.
How can you collect data to test your hypothesis?
Through observation, survey, or secondary data
What is the primary purpose of pertisipant observation?
to collect qualitative data
What are the process of using your 5 senses to collect data?
"Observation".
What is the tools for data collection?
Early geographers used direct observation and modern geographers collect data using indirect observation
Where do meteorologists collect weather data?
From balloons, satellites, ships, and weather stations.
What do scientist do to collect data?
Predict, test, observation, what acually happend
What instruments do meteorologist use to collect weather data?
they use satellites and barometers and thermometers
What are five ways to collect data?
Observation, Experiment, Surveys, Interviews, Questionaires
Which step of secientific method do you perform after collect data and observation?
Draw conclusions
What does NOT collect weather-related data from the upper atmosphere?
Weather balloons do not collect weather-related data from the upper atmosphere. Instead, they are used to measure atmospheric pressure, temperature, and humidity in the lower atmosphere. Instruments like satellites and radar are typically used to collect data from the upper atmosphere.
