This type of orbit requires that the satellite have an eastward orbit directly over the Equator at a very high altitude.
A) Sun-synchronous orbit
B) continental orbit
C) geosynchronous orbit
D) geostationary orbit
E) none of these

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A geostationary orbit requires the satellite to be at an altitude of 36,000 km directly over the Equator with an eastward orbit. This type of orbit allows the satellite to remain in a fixed position relative to the Earth's surface, making it ideal for communications and weather satellites. A geosynchronous orbit is similar but does not require the satellite to be directly over the Equator. A Sun-synchronous orbit is a polar orbit that passes over the same point on Earth at the same time each day, while a continental orbit is not a defined orbit type.

This Type of Orbit Requires That the Satellite Have an Eastward