Question

Match the military operation to the category of satellite that would perform it.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Location of enemy ground troops  - EARTH OBSERVING.

Using earth observing satellite imagery, the military can observe vast expanses of land and in so doing, find the location of enemy ground troops.

2. Routine reconnaissance of an unfamiliar climate  - WEATHER

In other to find out more about the climate of an area, a weather satellite can be used to observe the areas and its changing weather patterns.

3. Analyze waterways in an unfamiliar location  - NAVIGATION

Using navigation satellites, navigation conduits such as roads and waterways can be observed.

4. Provide warning of an attack - COMMUNICATION.

Communications satellites enable people to communicate over great distances and so can be used by the military to warn of an impending attack.