Understanding Satellites

What is a natural satellite?

• A celestial body orbiting a planet or star

• A man-made object orbiting Earth

• A satellite used for weather monitoring

• A satellite used for communication

Which component of a communication satellite receives signals from the base station?

• Uplink

• Transponder

• Receiver

• Downlink

What is the primary purpose of communication satellites?

• To explore outer space

• To relay signals for global communication

• To aid in navigation

• To monitor weather patterns

Which type of satellite is used for accurate weather forecasting?

• Navigation satellite

• Communication satellite

• Weather satellite

• Natural satellite

What was the name of the first artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union?

• Voyager 1

• Sputnik 1

• Apollo 11

• Hubble