What is the primary difference between low earth orbits (LEO) and geostationary orbits in terms of altitude?

Geostationary and Low Earth Orbits

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
LEO satellites are above the equator.
Both have the same altitude.
Geostationary satellites are closer to the Earth's surface.
LEO satellites are closer to the Earth's surface.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do geostationary satellites appear stationary relative to a point on Earth?
They have a 12-hour orbital period.
They orbit in the opposite direction of Earth's rotation.
They match Earth's rotational velocity.
They are located at the North Pole.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common disadvantage of low earth orbits?
They experience significant atmospheric drag.
They are not suitable for telecommunication.
They require more energy to launch.
They have a slower orbital velocity.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a typical use of low earth orbits?
Weather monitoring
Telecommunication
International Space Station
Broadcasting
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the orbital radius of a geostationary orbit calculated using Kepler's third law?
By dividing the mass of the Earth by the orbital period.
By adding the altitude to the radius of the Earth.
By multiplying the gravitational constant by the mass of the satellite.
By using the cube root of the period squared times the gravitational constant and Earth's mass divided by 4π².
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the orbital velocity of a geostationary satellite?
3076 m/s
5000 m/s
1500 m/s
1000 m/s
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason geostationary orbits have less orbital decay compared to low earth orbits?
They are closer to the Earth's surface.
They have a higher kinetic energy.
They are not affected by Earth's gravity.
They experience less atmospheric drag.
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