GE L11 unit 6 (Vocabulary part 1)

What is light pollution?

• Bright lights that illuminate space missions

• Reflections from satellites that disrupt astronomical observations

• Overcrowding of satellites in low orbit

• Pieces of debris floating in space

What is a cloud of debris?

• A system of interconnected satellites

• A large collection of defunct satellite pieces in one area

• The residue from a rocket launch

• The dust left on Earth after a spacecraft launch

Which term refers to pieces of old satellites floating in space?

• Space missions

• Satellite mega constellations

• Space junk

• Orbit congestion

What is the purpose of satellite mega constellations?

• To provide internet connections from space

• To clear debris from orbit

• To assist with space missions

• To regulate space exploration

How does orbit congestion affect space?

• It creates better conditions for internet coverage.

• It improves satellite communication.

• It increases the risk of satellite collisions.

• It ensures equal space for all satellites.

What is meant by 'low Earth orbit'?

• The orbit used for geostationary satellites

• An area of space a few hundred kilometers above Earth

• The location for satellite mega constellations

• A space mission destination beyond Earth's atmosphere

What is a geostationary satellite?

• A satellite that moves around the Earth rapidly

• A satellite that remains fixed above one point on Earth

• A satellite that collects debris in space

• A satellite used only for military purposes

What is space regulation?

• A system to remove debris from space

• A set of laws controlling the use and exploration of space

• The organization of satellite launches

• The distribution of satellite internet coverage

What is a space mission?

• A journey into space by spacecraft

• A satellite that provides internet services

• A law that regulates space exploration

• A group of satellites orbiting the Earth

What does 'internet coverage' mean in the context of space technology?

• The ability to capture photos of Earth from space

• The provision of internet access by satellites

• The distribution of satellites in orbit

• The organization of geostationary satellites