LEO satellites orbit the Earth with an altitude as low as ____ miles.
A) 100
B) 1240
C) 6,000
D) 22,300

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LEO stands for Low Earth Orbit, and these satellites typically orbit the Earth at an altitude ranging from 99 to 1240 miles (160 to 2000 kilometers). Option A is the closest to the lower limit of LEO altitude, making it the correct choice. Options B, C, and D represent higher altitude orbits, such as Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO).

LEO Satellites Orbit the Earth with an Altitude as Low