A(n) ____ orbit is one where the orbiting object is always above the same location on Earth's surface.
A) closed
B) elliptical
C) geosynchronous
D) hyperbolic
E) parabolic

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A geosynchronous orbit is designed so that the satellite orbits Earth once every 24 hours, matching Earth's rotation. This means the satellite appears to stay in the same spot above the Earth, making it ideal for communications, weather monitoring, and surveillance.

A(n) ____ Orbit Is One Where the Orbiting Object Is