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| − | A satellite is a moon, planet or a machine that orbits a planet or a star. The Earth and the Moon are examples of satellites of the sun and earth respectively. They are natural satellites. But there are also many man-made objects that are orbiting the Earth. These satellites are used to take pictures of the Earth, help in communication and also help in studying about the universe.
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| − | Weather satellites are those used for monitoring the changing conditions on the Earth's surface and atmosphere.
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| − | They take pictures of the Earth at various points and use this to forecast changes in weather, changes in the Earth's surface and forests.
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| | =What can ICT do= | | =What can ICT do= |