Why Are Some Satellites Described as Being Stationary

question 52

Multiple Choice

Why are some satellites described as being stationary?

• A)Their orbital motion matches the earth's rotation.
• B)They orbit over the earth's poles.
• C)They have no orbital motion.
• D)They can only observe stationary weather systems.
• E)Their altitude never changes.

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