Question 4
State one use of:
(a) geostationary satellites;
(b) polar orbit satellites.
Observation
This question was not popular among candidates. Few candidates who attempted this question (a) and (b) performed averagely.
The expected answers
(a) Use of Geostationary satellites
- telecommunication (radio, telephone, TV signals);
- (direct) broadcasting;
- information gathering for defense and intelligence.
(b) Use of Polar orbit satellites
e.g.
- Weather prediction;
- Surveillance/spying;