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Of the following indirect methods of weather observation, which gives the best indication of albedo?
 A) radar
  B) infrared satellite radiometry
  C) visible satellite radiometry
  D) water vapor satellite radiometry
  E) carbon dioxide satellite radiometry

Question 2

LEO satellites
 A) have geostationary orbits.
  B) are farther from Earth than are GEO satellites.
  C) are an integral part of the GOES system.
  D) travel over both poles each orbit.
  E) are no longer used by the United States.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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