Chapter 2.3

Question 1

geosynchronous orbit

Answer 1

when an object stays in orbit over the equator

Question 2

polar orbit

Answer 2

satellite in orbit over the poles

Question 3

perigee

Answer 3

point closest to earth in orbit

Question 4

apogee

Answer 4

point farthest from earth in orbit

Question 5

Landsat

Answer 5

American satellites in orbit collecting information.

Question 6

satellite

Answer 6

any object in orbit around another object with a larger mass