Question
Satellites that orbit the Earth and send back data on rainfall, temperature, and air pressure are classified as_____________.
- Local satellites
- Weather satellites
- Maritime satellites
Continental satellites
Continental satellites
Hint:
Weather satellites give data about the weather
The correct answer is: Weather satellites
Satellites that give an idea about the temperature, rainfall etc. are known as weather satellites
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