Question

A satellite with \(60^\circ\) inclination cannot observe:

• A. Equatorial region
• B. Mid-latitudes
• C. Polar regions
• D. Oceans

Hint:

Remember: \[ \boxed{ \text{Satellite inclination} \approx \text{Maximum observable latitude} } \] Only near-polar or polar orbits can provide coverage of the polar regions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The orbital inclination of a satellite determines the maximum latitude that the satellite can cover. A satellite with an inclination of \(60^\circ\) can observe latitudes only up to approximately \(60^\circ\) North and South.

Step 1: Understand orbital inclination. Maximum observable latitude is approximately equal to the orbital inclination. \[ \boxed{\text{Maximum Latitude} \approx \text{Inclination}} \]

Step 2: Apply the concept. For an inclination of \[ 60^\circ, \] the satellite cannot reach the polar regions (\(90^\circ\) latitude). Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{Polar regions cannot be observed}.} \] Therefore, the correct option is \[ \boxed{(C)\;\text{Polar regions}.} \]