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Who is the archaeologist mentioned in the text?

Sarah Parcak

How does satellite technology help scientists learn about Earth's past?

By taking images that reveal hidden buildings and roads

Why are hawksbill turtles tracked?

They are critically endangered and need protection

What does the verb "orbit" mean?

To travel around something (like Earth) in a path

What is a "signal"?

Information sent electronically (radio/GPS data)

What do satellites orbit?

Earth

Give one benefit of satellites for people at home.

Receiving TV programs / making phone calls / checking GPS directions

About how many satellites are orbiting Earth right now?

More than 1,000

What do GPS receivers in smartphones use to find your location?

Signals from satellites orbiting Earth

What does "endangered" mean?

At risk of extinction; very few left

What do the tags on turtles send to satellites?

GPS signals

True or False: Satellites are not part of daily life.

False

What does the word "conservationist" mean?

A person who works to protect wildlife and nature

What do satellite dishes on our houses receive?

TV programs from satellites

Where do conservationists in the text use satellites to help animals?

In Malaysia

What does she look for in satellite images?

Signs of underground buildings and roads

Which animal do they track with satellite tags?

Hawksbill turtles

How can satellites help you if you get lost on a hike?

GPS shows exactly where you are and how to get home

From space, what can you see clearly about an ancient city?

A detailed network of streets and houses

What does the word "archaeology" mean?

The study of past human life using remains and artifacts

How long had that ancient city been unseen?

About 3,000 years

Name two everyday things satellites help us do.

Find places / predict the weather / make phone calls / watch TV (any two)

What does "predict the weather" mean?

Say what weather will happen in the near future

What does GPS stand for?

Global Positioning System

What does "network" mean in the phrase "network of streets"?

A connected system of roads and houses

What is a "tag" in wildlife research?

A small device attached to an animal to track it

What does Sarah Parcak use on satellites to study history?

Space/ special cameras

According to the text, what will satellite technology likely become in the future?

More accurate and faster

Near which modern country did Parcak help discover an ancient city plan?

Egypt (near Thebes)