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What is it called when we use satellites to call other countries?
Satellite phone
Starphone
Cloud Phone
Moonphone
What kind of pictures do satellites take?
Photos of countries and seas
Photos of toys
Photos of food
Pictures of clothes
What happens to satellites at night?
They just keep flying
They go to sleep
They land on the moon
They become stars
How often does a satellite go around the Earth?
Several times every day
Once a year
Once a month
Never quite round
Which animal resembles how a satellite moves?
A flying bird
A crawling snail
A swimming fish
A sleeping cat
Why can't we see satellites?
They are very far away
They are translucent
They hid
They sleep during the day
What can satellites see from high in the sky?
The whole earth
Only trees
Houses only
Cars only
When can we see satellites sometimes?
Like little points of light at night
Daytime only
Only in winter
Only when it rains
Can phones talk to satellites?
Yes, special phones do
No, phones are too small
Red phones only
Old phones only
Can satellites help predict storms?
Yes, they see clouds moving
No, they are afraid of rain
Only small storms
Only in winter
How do satellites know where to look?
People on earth tell them
They choose themselves
They ask birds
They are just guessing
Can satellites help search for people?
Yes, if they are lost
No, never
Children only
Only at night
Can satellites see the oceans?
Yes, very good
No, water is invisible
Only at low tide
Only blue seas
What is GPS?
A system to find the way
A kind of toy
A television channel
A song
Can satellites see what you are wearing?
No, you are too small
Yes, everything
Only red clothes
Big hats only
Can satellites detect fires?
Yes, big fires do
No, they don't see fire
Candles only
Full moon only
What helps satellites know where they are?
GPS signals
A compass
Road signs
One card
What can we see on TV thanks to satellites?
Programmes from afar
Cartoons only
Just the news
Nothing
Do satellites make noise in space?
No, because there is no air
Yes, they buzz very loudly
Yes, they are whistling
Yes, they sing songs
Approximately how many satellites are there in space?
Thousands
Three
Ten
A
Can satellites move to another place?
Yes, with small rockets
No, they are stuck
Yes, they swim through space
Yes, they walk on legs
What is the biggest thing orbiting the earth?
The moon
A car
A bird
A football
Can we see satellites from Earth?
Yes, sometimes as tiny dots
No, never
Only with a microscope
Daytime only
What was the name of the first satellite?
Sputnik
Pete
Samson
Spotnik
What colour is the Earth usually when viewed from space?
Blue and green
Red and yellow
Purple and orange
Black and white
Why are satellites important for internet connectivity?
They can send signals to remote places
They make the internet faster for everyone
They make sure computers don't break down
They create new websites
Approximately how big is the smallest satellite?
As big as a shoebox
As big as a house
As big as a ping-pong ball
As big as a football pitch
What is a radarsat?
A satellite that uses radar beams to survey the earth
A satellite broadcasting music
A satellite flying around very fast
A satellite searching for other satellites
Approximately how many GPS satellites are there in space?
About 30
About 5
About 100
About 500
What can a satellite NOT do?
Landing on other planets
Taking pictures of the earth
Receiving radio signals
Keeping an eye on the weather
What part of a satellite makes it point in the right direction?
Gyroscopes and reaction wheels
The solar panels
The aerial
The computer
What is the advantage of satellites over aircraft for communication?
They can transmit signals 24 hours a day
They are cheaper than planes
They make less noise
They can land whenever they want
What happens to old satellites that no longer work?
They continue to float around like space junk
They are automatically returned to earth
They fly away to other planets
They slowly dissolve in space
What is the main difference between a natural and an artificial satellite?
Natural satellites are not man-made
Natural satellites are much faster
Artificial satellites are always bigger
Natural satellites do not use electricity
Why are satellites often covered in gold foil?
To reflect harmful radiation from the sun
To look beautiful
To be more visible from Earth
To better transmit signals
What does a satellite use as an energy source in space?
Solar panels that convert sunlight into electricity
Large batteries that last for years
Small nuclear reactors
Energy from the earth's magnetic fields
What is the International Space Station (ISS)?
A large space station orbiting the Earth
A very large satellite for communications
A satellite predicting the weather
A satellite taking pictures of other planets
What is the difference between a satellite and a space probe?
Space probes leave the solar system or go to other planets
Satellites are always bigger
Space probes have no solar panels
There is no difference
Which country launched the first satellite?
Russia (then Soviet Union)
United States
China
France
Which satellite helped create Google Maps?
Earth observation satellites
GPS satellites
Weather satellites
Communications satellites
Which satellite discovered water on the Moon?
Lunar Prospector
Apollo 11
Chang'e 3
Luna 15
Which satellite took the first photos of the far side of the Moon?
Luna 3
Apollo 8
Surveyor 1
Ranger 7
At what altitude are most weather satellites located?
About 36,000 km
About 500 km
About 5,000 km
About 100,000 km
How many GPS satellites are currently operational in space?
More than 30
Exactly 12
About 100
Between 15 and 20
Why can't satellites stay below an altitude of 150 km?
Friction with the atmosphere causes them to fall down
They would then collide with airplanes
Earth's magnetic field disrupts them
They cannot receive radio waves
Which technology do satellites use to determine their orientation in space?
Star trackers and gyroscopes
GPS receivers
Radar reflection
Magnetic compasses
What is the biggest problem for satellites in the Van Allen belts?
High radiation that can damage electronics
Excessive gravity
Lack of sunlight
Too much cosmic dust
What happens to satellites when they reach the end of their operational life?
They are sent to a 'graveyard orbit' or burn up in the atmosphere
They remain forever in their original position
They are automatically brought back to Earth
They spontaneously explode in space
What is atmospheric drag (drag) for satellites?
Delay due to collision with atmospheric particles
Radio interference
Damage from cosmic rays
Interference between satellite signals
What is the typical lifetime of a modern communications satellite?
15 years
5 years
25 years
50 years
What is the main energy source for most satellites?
Solar panels
Nuclear reactors
Fire stick cells
Thermoelectric generators
What happens to satellites at the end of their lifetime?
They are sent to a graveyard job or dropped back
They keep spinning in the same orbit forever
They will be sent to the moon
They automatically explode
What is a polar orbit?
An orbit passing over both poles of the Earth
An orbit around the North Pole alone
A job that always remains in the shadows
A job at very high altitude
What technology enables satellites to automatically point at each other?
Inter-satellite links
Earth ground stations
Magnetic navigation
Solar wind detection
What is the Doppler effect in satellites?
The frequency change due to movement of the satellite
The amplification of signals by atmospheric reflection
The delay of signals by gravity
The interference between different satellite signals
What is the function of the Van Allen belts around the Earth?
They capture charged particles from the solar wind
They reflect radio signals back to earth
They protect satellites from meteorite impact
They regulate atmospheric pressure
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