GOES Imagery Has the Characteristic of

question 163

Multiple Choice

GOES imagery has the characteristic of

• A) being taken from fixed points.
• B) available once every 24 hours.
• C) not being able to sense albedo.
• D) best in the ultraviolet wavelengths.
• E) using the highest-quality film.

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