Quiz - questions Can you name a natural satellite? Can you give three uses of artificial satellites? If you want a satellite to remain over the same point on earth, what type of orbit would you use? What is the difference between an active and a passive sensor? Can you suggest one reason why satellites might be a useful tool for learning about the oceans compared to sampling from a coastal station or boat?
 
            
      Original Slide Deck: Science from space - Introduction to satellites
Topics: Ocean. Climate. Ocean Temperature.  
      Suitable Ages: 8.  9.  10.  11.  12.  13.  14.  15.  16.  17.  18.   
      Keywords: Climate.  Ocean Colour.  Satellite.  Temperature.  Weather.   
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