Question

2 how does the passage compare satellites to instruments like telescopes at earth’s surface? a telescopes take more detailed pictures of parts of the solar system than satellites. b satellites see larger areas of earth at one time and can see into space better than telescopes. c satellites get blocked by dust, molecules, and tall buildings and can see less of space than telescopes. d telescopes have gps to find out a person’s exact location, while satellites do not have this feature.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Satellites (in space) generally take more detailed space - related images than ground - based telescopes (due to atmospheric interference), so this is incorrect.
• Option B: Satellites, being in space, can see larger areas of Earth at once and have a better view of space (as they are above Earth's atmosphere which distorts/blocks views for ground - based telescopes like telescopes), so this is correct.
• Option C: Satellites are in space and not blocked by Earth - based obstructions like dust, molecules, or tall buildings (telescopes on Earth's surface face these issues), so this is incorrect.
• Option D: GPS is a function of satellites, not telescopes, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Satellites see larger areas of Earth at one time and can see into space better than telescopes.