Which of the following statements describes the path of geostationary satellites?

A. They orbit the Earth twice each day.
B. They remain above a fixed spot above the equator.
C. They are placed in lower orbits than most polar orbiting satellites.
D. They monitor a specific region at varying time intervals.


Answer: D

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