Telecommunications
Satellites
Man-Made VS Natural
True or False
Random
100

What is telecommunication?

Telecommunication is the transmission of information over long distances using electronic systems, such as phones, the internet, and satellite networks. 

100

what are satellites?

satellites are machines that orbit around a planet, moon or star.

100

Differentiate between man-made and natural satellites.


~Man-made Satellites are artificial objects launched by humans into space for various purposes. e.g=GPS, weather satellites etc

~Natural satellites are celestial objects that naturally orbit around a planet or other body in space. e.g= MOON.

100

GEO stands for (Geostationary satellites).

TRUE

100

How many people around the world use internet?

5.5 Billion people

200

Which type of satellite orbits closest to Earth?

Low earth orbit (LEO)

200

What is the primary purpose of GPS satellites?

To provide location and time information globally!

200

Give ONE example for man-made satellite


GPS, Weather satellites, international space station,

Communication satellites etc.

200

The Soviet union launched the first artificial satellite.

True

200

how  long has been the moon orbiting around the earth?

4.5 billions years

300

What type of access does telecommunication need in order to enable communication?


Telecommunication requires access to SIGNALS.

300

What are 2 types of satellites?

Natural and man-made.

300

What is an example of a natural satellite?

the moon


300

The primary function of LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO) satellites is to provide global positioning services like GPS.

False

300

How many GPS devices are used worldwide?

3 billion 

400

What is telecommunication used for?

Telecommunication is used for transmitting information over long distances. such as phone calls, text messages and internet data.

400

What type of satellite is typically used for weather monitoring?

Geostationary satellites (GEO)

400

Which of these are man-made satellites: MEO, GEO, or KEO?


MEO and GEO!

400

9.9 billion people around the world use the internet.

Falser

400

Which group/union launched the world’s first artificial satellite?

Soviet union 

500

Give 5 examples of telecommunication

Phone Calls, Internet Browsing, Social Media, Emailing, Video-meetings

500

what is the ONLY one natural satellite?

The moon



500

What are the 3 types of MAN-MADE satellites?

GEO (Geostationary Orbit)

LEO (Low Earth Orbit)

MEO (Medium Earth Orbit)

500

Wired telephone was Firstly invented in 1706

FALSE

500

In which year was the first communication satellite launched?

1962

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