Question

A: The satellites whose orbit is parallel to the equator are said to have an equatorial orbit.

R: The equatorial orbit of a satellite is useful for mineral prospecting.

• A. Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are correct and ‘R’ is the correct explanation of ‘A’.
• B. Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are correct and ‘R’ is not the correct explanation of ‘A’.
• C. ‘A’ is correct, but ‘R’ is incorrect.
• D. ‘A’ is incorrect, but ‘R’ is correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

‘A’ is correct, but ‘R’ is incorrect.

Explanation for A:

1. Geostationary satellite appears to be stationary above a particular point on the earth.
2. Geostationary satellites are only above the equator.

Explanation for R:

1. Equatorial orbits are useful for satellites observing tropical weather patterns, as they can monitor cloud conditions around the globe.

Hence option C is correct.