Question

vocabulary review
complete the chart below as you read pages 75 - 85 of your textbook. write the definition of each vocabulary term in your own words. then, write a note to yourself on how you can remember the meaning of each term. use the chart to review key concepts after you have finished the lesson.
term definition how i will remember
uplink
downlink
natural satellite
artificial satellite
remote sensing satellite
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Explanation:

• Uplink: The transmission of data or signals from a ground - based station to a satellite. To remember, think of sending data "up" to the satellite.
• Downlink: The transmission of data or signals from a satellite to a ground - based station. Remember it as data coming "down" from the satellite.
• Natural satellite: A celestial body that orbits a planet, like the Moon orbiting Earth. Think of the natural moons in our solar system.
• Artificial satellite: A man - made object placed into orbit around a planet for various purposes such as communication, weather monitoring, etc. Recall the many man - made satellites we have launched.
• Remote sensing satellite: A satellite that collects information about the Earth's surface or atmosphere from a distance, using sensors. Think of it as a satellite "sensing" from afar.

Answer:

Term	Definition	How I Will Remember
Downlink	Transmission of data from satellite to ground	Data coming "down" from satellite
Natural satellite	Celestial body orbiting a planet	Natural moons in solar system
Artificial satellite	Man - made object in orbit	Man - made satellites we've launched
Remote sensing satellite	Satellite collecting info from a distance using sensors	Satellite "sensing" from afar