Multiple choice

Consider the following statements about the QuickBird satellite :

  1. It operates at an altitude of 950 km.
  2. Its sensors collect both multispectral and panchromatic images concurrently. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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B Correct answer
Explanation

QuickBird is a high-resolution commercial satellite that orbits at an altitude of approximately 450 km, not 950 km. It does collect both multispectral and panchromatic data.

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