A ____ satellite remains "fixed" over a given location on the earth and seems to hang motionless in space.
A) low earth orbiting
B) medium earth orbiting
C) high-earth orbiting
D) geosynchronous earth orbiting

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Geosynchronous earth orbiting (GEO) satellites have an orbital period that matches the Earth's rotational period, which means they remain over the same location on Earth's surface. From the ground, they appear to be stationary, which makes them ideal for applications such as communications and weather monitoring. Low earth orbiting, medium earth orbiting, and high-earth orbiting satellites do not remain stationary over a given location, as they move around the Earth at different altitudes and speeds.

A ____ Satellite Remains "Fixed" Over a Given Location on the Earth