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Satellite System Vocabulary
Satellite Quiz Vocabulary
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Science
8th Grade
12/02/2013

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Originating Ground Station
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Definition
Destination Ground Station
Term
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Definition

Satellite

 

solar panels (power source)

 

receiver and receiver antenna

 

transmitter and transmitting antenna

Term
What component of a satellite receives information from the ground station?
Definition
Receiver and receive antenna
Term
What component of a satellite sends information to the ground station?
Definition
Transmitter and transmit antenna
Term
What does COMPONENT mean?
Definition
part of
Term
What does COMMUNICATION mean?
Definition
exchange of information
Term
What powers a satellite?
Definition
solar panels
Term
Where to solar panels store energy?
Definition
batteries
Term
What kind of waves are used in a satellite communication system?
Definition
Microwaves (high frequency radio waves)
Term
A ________ is the signal sent from the ground station to the satellite.
Definition
uplink
Term
A ________ is the signal sent from the satellite to the ground station.
Definition
downlink
Term
What components of a satellite ensure that devices can differentiate between uplinks and downlinks.
Definition
encoders and decoders allow satellites to receive information in one format and transmit the information in a different format.
Term
Signals sent from or to a satellite (downlink/uplink) are transmitted as ___________ waves.
Definition
electromagnetic
Term
A satellite, a ground station that transmits information to core routers (associated with an ISP), and routers are all examples of __________________.
Definition
transmitters
Term
The internet is a ________________________.
Definition
computer network
Term
Client computers have a microchip that acts as a ______________________.
Definition
wireless receiver
Term
A core router (associated with an ISP) connects ____________________ to _______________.
Definition
client computers and the ISP's ground station
Term
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Definition

- Decodes downlink electromagnetic waves

- Encodes downlink information into frequencies read by your computer

Term
[image]
Definition
In computer is a microchip = wireless receiver
Term
[image]
Definition
electromagnetic waves
Term
[image]
Definition
electromagnetic waves
Term
[image]
Definition
core router
Term
[image]
Definition
client computer
Term
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Definition
computer network
Term
[image]
Definition
core router (ISP)
Term
[image]
Definition
In a computer is a microchip that acts as a wireless receiver
Term
If you require feedback, you should use MASS / INTERPERSONAL communication.
Definition
Interpersonal
Term
To communicate to a large, diverse audience, you should use MASS / INTERPERSONAL communication.
Definition
mass
Term
Television, radio and advertisements are examples of MASS / INTERPERSONAL communication.
Definition
mass
Term
Writing an email to a friend and making a telephone call to Mr. Abreu are examples of MASS / INTERPERSONAL communication.
Definition
interpersonal
Term
Explain why frequencies must be encoded in many communication systems.
Definition
To transmit information more efficiently (fast/easy).
Term
Explain why frequencies must be decoded in many communication systems.
Definition
So that the reason can read the original message.
Term
You have a document stored on your computer at home. You need to submit this document to Ms. Edmunds. You do not have wireless Internet. How can you submit your document to Ms. Edmunds? Explain your answer.
Definition
Save the document to a USB/flash drive or a blank disc.
Term
What technology should you use to convert a drawing on paper into an electronic format that could be viewed on a computer screen?
Definition
Scanner
Term
What is the function of an encoder in a telephone communication system?
Definition
Converting sound waves to electrical impulses that can travel through a wire.
Term
Why are symbols is used on roads throughout Europe?
(Keep in mind that different countries in Europe speak different languages.)
Definition
European countries have many different languages and a symbol is universally understood.
Term
You would like to use your computer to draw a three-dimensional box. You want to be able to specify the exact dimensions and angles and to rotate the box as needed on the screen.

What technology programs/software would you be most likely use for this purpose?
Definition
Computer-aided design program
Term
What is the primary function of a radio station tower in a communication system?
Definition
Transmitter
Term
A movie studio will use two methods of communication, television and the Internet, to advertise a new movie. What technology must both methods of communication use in order to show the advertisements to viewers all over the world?
Definition
Networks to transmit signals
Term
A ship has a satellite communication device to identify the ship’s position at sea. For what activities is this device most likely used?
Definition
Guidance / GPS
Term
You would like to create a data table to track how much money you spend each month. What communications technology should you use?
Definition
Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
Term
You have a document saved on your computer as a soft copy (also known as an electronic copy or a digital copy). You must submit a hard copy of this document. Communications technology should you use?
Definition
Printer
Term
What is an advantage of using a mass production manufacturing system instead of a custom manufacturing system?
Definition
Products can be made faster and at a lower cost.
Term
an advantage of using a custom production manufacturing system instead of a mass manufacturing system?
Definition
Products can be made at a higher quality and specific feedback can be given to workers so they can make what the customer wants.
Term
What is a disadvantage of using a mass production manufacturing system instead of a custom manufacturing system?
Definition
Specific feedback cannot be given to workers and the quality of the product is not as good.
Term
What is a disadvantage of using a custom production manufacturing system instead of a mass manufacturing system?
Definition
It is costlier and takes more time.
Term
Ann makes hats for people. She has each person select the fabric and a hat style before she makes the hat to fit the person’s head size. Which type of manufacturing system is Ann MOST LIKELY using to make hats?
Definition
Custom production
Term
Describe the difference in how satellite and cable television are transmitted to client homes.
Definition
Satellite TV transmits a signal to your house via electromagnetic waves traveling through the air. Your house must have a dish to receive the signal. Cable television transmits a signal to your house via coaxial cord/wire.
Term
efficiently
Definition
fast and easy
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